Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Description
This Spaghetti with Meat Sauce recipe layers flavors by sautéing chopped onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil to create a soffritto base. Ground beef is added and browned thoroughly before incorporating canned San Marzano tomatoes and water to build the sauce. A simmer allows the flavors to meld. Optionally, white wine may be added after browning the meat, then reduced to deepen the sauce's complexity. Seasonings include salt and pepper to taste.
The spaghetti is boiled separately until al dente, drained, and then tossed with the meat sauce to evenly coat the pasta. Topping the dish with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese provides a salty and nutty finish that complements the rich sauce.
This classic Italian-inspired meal is straightforward and filling, served as a main course. The combination of fresh vegetables in the sauce adds subtle sweetness and texture contrast to the savory meat and tangy tomato elements.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti box
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 carrot chopped, small
- 1 celery chopped, stem only
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup white wine optional
- 1 28- ounce San Marzano Tomatoes canned
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shaved
Instructions
- Place a pot of water to boil, Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, carrot and celery with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the meat and cook until browned well. Incorporate the tomatoes and 1 cup of water, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.
- Cook pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Top with cheese.
- OPTIONAL - After the meat is browned, you can deglaze the sauce by adding the wine and let it reduce all the way.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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