OLD-FASHIONED SPAGHETTI 🍝🧄🍅
📋 Ingredients:
For the Meat Sauce:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion (diced)
1/2 cup green bell peppers (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 small can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
For the Spaghetti:
12 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
Salt (for boiling water)
For Garnish:
Grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣. Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks, then drain excess grease.
2️⃣. Sauté the Vegetables:
Add the diced onion, green bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3️⃣. Make the Sauce:
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣. Cook the Spaghetti:
While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5️⃣. Combine and Serve:
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total time: 40 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~480 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 4–6
