Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Spaghetti Meat Sauce recipe—a timeless classic that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Made with rich ground beef, aromatic garlic and onion, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil, this sauce simmers to perfection with crushed tomatoes and a hint of sweetness from a touch of sugar. The result is a velvety, slow-simmered meat sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti, delivering bold flavors in every bite. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley, this dish is the perfect combination of savory, satisfying, and simple. Ready in under an hour and served with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad, it’s ideal for busy evenings or cozy family dinners. Optimize your pasta game with this easy Spaghetti Meat Sauce recipe—your next go-to for a crowd-pleasing, Italian-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Once the sauce has thickened and flavors are well blended, stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve the meat sauce over cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.1 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.6 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 361 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 4398 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 125.9 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 29.0 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 5049 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
