Spaghetti Recipe
Served with our own rich meat sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400g of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Brown the Meat
Add 500g of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in 400g of crushed canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 10
Serve
Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with 50g of grated Parmesan cheese on top.