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Easy Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Sometimes you need something easy and fast. This Easy Spaghetti Meat Sauce starts off with canned spaghetti sauce but elevates it with a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 small sweet onion chopped
  • 36 oz jarred spaghetti sauce
  • 2-4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 lb dry spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.  When the beef is halfway cooked, add the onion and continue to cook until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened.  Add the spaghetti sauce and the sugar and bring to a simmer.  Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Salt generously.  Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  3. Stir the pasta into the sauce.  Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • adapted from The Reluctant Entertainer
  • adapted from The Reluctant Entertainer
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 898mg (37%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 898mg 37%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.