Simple Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
5min
20min
1
450
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the sauce if you have it on hand. You can also use any pasta shape you prefer instead of spaghetti - penne or rotini work great too!
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Ingredients
2 oz spaghetti
4 oz ground chuck
1 clove garlic
1/4 small onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil for the pasta.
- 2
While waiting for water to boil, finely chop 1/4 small onion and mince 1 clove of garlic.
- 3
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add 4 oz ground chuck to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- 5
Add minced garlic, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to the meat. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, stir well, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Once water is boiling, add 2 oz spaghetti and cook according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes).
- 8
Drain the pasta and add it directly to the meat sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- 9
Serve topped with 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
450
30g
35g
22g
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