Meat Spaghetti Recipe
Make Meat Spaghetti Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Water
Fill a large pot with 4 liters of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Boil the Water
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Cook the Spaghetti
Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Drain the Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Sauté the Onion
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 8
Brown the Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
- 9
Add Sauce Ingredients
Once the beef is browned, stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 11
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce, tossing well to coat the pasta.
- 12
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.