Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMariah's Steakhouse & PastaSpaghetti With Meat Sauce Recipe

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meat Sauce

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

Preparing the Meat Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Cook Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 6

    Brown the Beef

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  5. 8

    Simmer Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combining and Serving

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss until well coated.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Plate the spaghetti with meat sauce and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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