How to Make Spaghetti

Classic spaghetti with homemade meat sauce in 30 minutes

⚡Quick Answer

Brown beef + onion + garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, simmer 15-20 min. Toss with cooked spaghetti, top with parmesan.

Brown 1 lb ground beef in large pan. Add 1 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, cook 3 minutes.

💡Don't drain all the fat - some adds flavor!

Add 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer 15-20 minutes.

💡The longer it simmers, the better! Add a parmesan rind for extra depth.

Boil 1 lb spaghetti in salted water according to package (usually 8-10 min). Save 1 cup pasta water before draining.

💡Salt the water generously - it should taste like the sea!

Toss pasta with sauce in the pan. Add pasta water as needed for silkiness. Top with parmesan and fresh basil.

💡Always finish pasta IN the sauce, not sauce ON pasta - it clings better!

Sure! Brown the meat, add jarred sauce, simmer 10 minutes. Add garlic and herbs to jazz it up.

Use ground turkey, add diced veggies (zucchini, bell pepper), or use whole wheat pasta.

80/20 ground beef is most flavorful. Mix with Italian sausage for extra depth.

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