Spoon Simple
Easy Spaghetti Night
Classic family spaghetti with a rich meat sauce. Done in 30 minutes with pantry staples.
Prep 5 min
Cook 25 min
Total 30 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cook the pasta
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Salted water (for boiling)
Step 2 — Make the meat sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (24 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Step 3 — Serve
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
Make the meat sauce
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook onion 3–4 minutes until soft. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- 3
Serve
Toss drained spaghetti with the sauce. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 28g protein · 58g carbs · 14g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
