Authentic Italian Spaghetti
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5.0
207 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Simmer Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
635 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Italian Spaghetti
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This Authentic Italian Spaghetti recipe comes straight from Italy. Tomatoes, basil, onions, and carrots flavor the two kinds of meat to make the perfect sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 carrots peeled, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (fresh peeled and diced tomatoes or canned San Marzano tomatoes)
- 6 fresh basil leaves chopped (or 1-2 teaspoons dried basil)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- beef broth (if need to thin sauce while simmering, you can also use pasta water or a splash of red wine)
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Add onion, carrots, and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add ground beef and pork and continue to cook.
- When meat is browned and onions are soft, add tomatoes.
- When tomatoes have softened and have started to release their juices (about 4-5 min) add basil, sugar, salt and pepper. If you are using whole tomatoes, mash them with a potato masher or spatula to release all their juices.
- Simmer for at least 3 hours, or up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer you simmer, the better. Important: Tomatoes burn easily, so keep an eye on them and add beef broth a little at a time to thin sauce if needed.
- In a large pot, cook spaghetti in salted water to al dente, drain completely and return to pot. Add sauce to the spaghetti noodles and toss until noodles are covered.
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Notes
- Your spaghetti will last in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
635kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
874mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
6061IU
(121%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 874mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6061IU | 121% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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