Here’s a classic and hearty Spaghetti recipe — perfect for a weeknight dinner or family meal.
🍝 Classic Spaghetti
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Pasta
- 1 lb (450 g) spaghetti noodles
- Water and salt for boiling
Sauce
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Meat Sauce
- In a large skillet or saucepan, brown ground beef with onion over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce or serve sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Vegetable boost: Add diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini to the sauce.
- Cheesy twist: Stir in mozzarella before serving or sprinkle on top.
- Spicy version: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Quick version: Use pre-cooked ground beef or Italian sausage.
- Make ahead: Sauce can be made a day ahead and reheated; flavors improve overnight.
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant-style spaghetti Bolognese recipe with rich, slow-simmered meat sauce that’s deeply flavorful and perfect for special dinners.
