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Italian Spaghetti Sauce With Meat And Tomatoes

Nothing beats a hearty bowl of spaghetti with a rich and flavorful meat sauce. This classic Italian dish has become a favorite all over the world and for good reason. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for feeding a crowd. In this article, we'll show you how to make a traditional Italian spaghetti sauce with meat and tomatoes that will leave your taste buds begging for more.

Ingredients

Before we get started, let's gather all the ingredients that we need:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Ingredients For Italian Spaghetti Sauce With Meat And Tomatoes

Instructions

Now that we have all the ingredients ready, let's start cooking:

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

    2. Browned Ground Beef

  2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

    3. Chopped Onion And Garlic

  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Stir everything together until well combined.

    4. Tomato Sauce

  4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. If you're using red wine, you can add it now and let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

    5. Simmering Sauce

  5. While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.

    6. Cooked Spaghetti Pasta

  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pot with the sauce and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.

    7. Spaghetti Pasta With Meat Sauce

  7. Serve the spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

    8. Grated Parmesan Cheese

  8. Enjoy!

Tips and Variations

Here are some tips and variations to help you make the perfect Italian spaghetti sauce with meat and tomatoes:

  • If you don't have ground beef, you can use ground pork, turkey, or chicken instead.
  • You can add other vegetables to the sauce like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
  • If you like a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the sauce before adding the spaghetti.
  • If you want a spicier sauce, you can add more red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeno pepper.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, you can add a tablespoon of sugar or a grated carrot.
  • If you're vegetarian, you can omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
  • If you're gluten-free, you can use gluten-free spaghetti or any other gluten-free pasta.

Conclusion

Italian spaghetti sauce with meat and tomatoes is a classic recipe that everyone should know how to make. It's easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're feeding your family or hosting a dinner party, this spaghetti sauce is sure to be a hit. So why not give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it is?

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