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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Katie

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti

A classic old-fashioned spaghetti dish with a rich, hearty meat sauce that’s flavorful, comforting, and perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½ cup green bell peppers diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • Salt for boiling water
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add diced onion, green bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
  5. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until fully coated. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

This classic spaghetti is simple, hearty, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.