Classic spaghetti Bolognese with rich meat sauce is hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinner.
Prep 15 min • Cook 40 min • Serves 6
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Holds steady, gentle heat for a long simmer that makes the meat sauce rich and deep.
Plenty of room for the spaghetti to cook evenly without sticking.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 24 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve sauce over spaghetti and top with Parmesan.
Tips for the best results
Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.
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