Jul 14 2026
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Classic Recipe

Inspired by The Commodore Bar & Restaurant (Event Venue)
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the onion and garlic. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Cooking the Sauce

  1. 3

    Brown the Beef

    Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add the Sauce and Seasonings

    Once the beef is browned, drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the tomato sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Final Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meat sauce. Toss to combine thoroughly, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

  2. 6

    Serve and Garnish

    Serve the pasta hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

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