Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
2 lbs ground chuck
→ Sauce Base
02 -
1 can diced tomatoes
03 -
1 can crushed tomatoes
04 -
2 cans tomato sauce
05 -
3 tablespoons olive oil
→ Aromatics
06 -
5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
07 -
1 large onion or 2 medium onions, diced
08 -
1 green pepper, diced
→ Seasonings
09 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
11 -
2 tablespoons minced parsley
12 -
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
13 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
14 -
1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 -
1 teaspoon sea salt
16 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pasta
17 -
Spaghetti pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for pasta water)
# Instructions:
01 -
In an extra large heated skillet, add olive oil, diced onions and diced green peppers. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat until softened.
02 -
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant and lightly browned.
03 -
Add ground chuck to the skillet and cook until completely browned. Drain excess grease from the meat.
04 -
Add all seasonings and spices to the skillet and stir to evenly distribute throughout the browned ground chuck.
05 -
Add crushed and diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.
06 -
Add tomato sauce and stir thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour to develop flavors.
07 -
While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the water to prevent pasta from sticking together. Boil spaghetti for 7 to 8 minutes until al dente.
08 -
Drain pasta and combine with the meat sauce. Serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the sauce while simmering.
02 -
The sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.