Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSorellina’s Italian by Victoria’sSpaghetti With Meat Sauce Or Marinara (gf) Recipe

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Or Marinara (gf) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Or Marinara (gf) Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce

Method

For the Meat Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Cook the Spaghetti

    While the sauce is simmering, cook the gluten-free spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  7. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Once the sauce is ready, toss it with the cooked spaghetti. Serve hot.

For the Marinara Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Measure out all the ingredients.

  2. 9

    Cook the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

  3. 10

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  4. 11

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 12

    Simmer the Sauce

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

  6. 13

    Cook the Spaghetti

    While the sauce is simmering, cook the gluten-free spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  7. 14

    Combine and Serve

    Once the marinara sauce is ready, toss it with the cooked spaghetti. Serve hot.

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