Spaghetti sauce i –Welcome to the ultimate spaghetti showdown! Get ready to twirl your forks and dive into a plate of spaghetti that’s so good, it’ll have your taste buds doing the tango. So, put on your apron because we’re about to cook up a storm!
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Let’s kick things off with a visual treat. Feast your eyes on this mouth-watering masterpiece that’s just waiting to be devoured!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spaghetti pasta (enough for your crew, usually about 12 ounces)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage until it’s no longer pink. Drain the excess fat because we want the sauce to be delicious, not a grease fest!
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and fragrant. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Your kitchen should smell like an Italian restaurant by now!
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Then, sprinkle in the oregano, basil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Get that sauce simmering for about 20-25 minutes. Let the flavors mingle like old friends at a reunion.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Don’t forget to salt the water; it’s the only chance to give your pasta any flavor!
- Once the spaghetti is ready, drain it and toss it with the meat sauce. Make sure every noodle has a good coating of that heavenly goodness!
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Your plate should look so good that it might just end up on a food magazine cover!
And voila! You have spaghetti that’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a belly-warming delight. So grab a fork and dig in—you’ve earned it!