Spaghetti Recipe
Served with your preference of marinara or meat sauce, 2 slices of garlic bread, and your choice of starter. Add-ons of delicious toppings available; try our sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, or our homemade sausage links or meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garlic Bread
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 8 ounces of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 4
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped medium onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 5
Cook Ground Beef
Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
- 6
Add Marinara Sauce
Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
Preparing Garlic Bread
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Prepare Bread
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons of softened butter, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.
- 9
Spread Butter
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Place on a baking sheet.
- 10
Bake Bread
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serving
- 11
Combine and Serve
Serve the cooked spaghetti topped with the meat or marinara sauce. Accompany with 2 slices of garlic bread. Add any desired toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, sausage links, or meatballs.
