Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe
Make Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce Ingredients
Spaghetti Ingredients
Method
Meat Sauce Directions
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Combine Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Spaghetti Directions
- 5
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 6
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 7
Drain and Combine
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Pour the meat sauce over the spaghetti and gently toss to combine.
