Spaghetti Meat Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
27 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by browning ground beef in a pot, breaking it up evenly, then cooking with finely diced onions, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until the onions soften. Adding minced garlic briefly enhances aroma before pouring in marinara sauce, a little water, and sugar. The mixture simmers gently for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Cooked spaghetti is drained and served topped with the rich meat sauce, or tossed together for even coating. The cumin adds a warm undertone that complements the traditional marinara and beef. The texture of the sauce is smooth with tender meat bits throughout, providing a filling meal.
The dish is straightforward and suits casual dinners. It also offers flexibility to mix pasta and sauce as preferred before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 15% fat
- 1 onion finely diced, medium
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin optional, or added to taste, ground
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 12 oz spaghetti to serve
Instructions
- Place a pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 lb ground beef and sautee, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink (5 minutes).
- Add chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp pepper and sautee until onions are soft.
- Add garlic and sautee another 1-2 minutes until fragrant then pour in 1 jar of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook 12 oz of spaghetti in salted water to desired doneness according to package instructions then drain. Serve sauce with cooked pasta.
Notes
- Serve by tossing cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce or spooning sauce over pasta in individual bowls.
- Adjust seasoning as desired before serving to balance flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 38g | |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.2mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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