Sunday 2pm All Recipe
Make Sunday 2pm All 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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Main Ingredients
Side Salad
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Brown Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the meat sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is well-coated with the sauce.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the pasta to serving plates, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Salad Preparation
- 9
Prepare Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
- 10
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Toss Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
- 12
Serve Salad
Serve the salad alongside the spaghetti for a complete meal.
