Description
A comforting and versatile spaghetti dish featuring a rich meat sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g spaghetti
- 250 g ground beef (80–85% lean)
- 1 can (400 g) ripe tomatoes (crushed or whole, then chopped)
- 1 onion, chopped (about 1 medium)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving; optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the sauce over the spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Taste and adjust seasoning after simmering. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of pasta cooking water.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 626
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 475mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg