Spaghetti Recipe

Easy weeknight friendly spaghetti and meat sauce that’s made completely from scratch. Use ground beef, turkey, pork, chicken or lamb to make this simple spaghetti recipe. Jump to the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe

For this spaghetti, we turn to our favorite quick meat sauce recipe. It’s made using one-pot, is ultra flavorful, and can be made in under 45 minutes. The spaghetti sauce is also perfect for making ahead. It can be refrigerated for up to three days and stored in your freezer for about three months. For more traditional meat sauce, take a look at our Favorite Bolognese Recipe.

Easy Spaghetti Recipe

This Easy Spaghetti Recipe is kid-friendly and is made with a delicious homemade spaghetti sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!

Prep: 5min

Total: 75min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 959 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 10 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb hamburger
• 2 cubes beef bouillion
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
• pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• dash of garlic
• 16 oz spaghetti noodles

Instruction:

1. Brown your hamburger in a large pan.
2. Once cooked, throw in salt, pepper, tomato sauce and paste, water (with the bouillon cubes in it), sugar, basil, oregano and garlic. Simmer on low for an hour.
3. A few minutes before the hour is done, cook box of spaghetti noodles as directed on package.
4. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to spaghetti sauce. ENJOY!

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple!

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 814 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef ((or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef))
• salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
• 1 medium onion (, chopped)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• crushed red pepper flakes (, to taste)
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves ((optional))
• spaghetti noodles (, for serving)

Instruction:

1. Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
3. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
4. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
6. This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.

Easy Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Our favorite weeknight friendly spaghetti recipe with a meat sauce that is made completely from scratch. Use ground beef, turkey, pork, chicken or lamb to make this simple spaghetti.

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Yield: Makes 5 cups of sauce and approximately 6 servings

Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/6 of the recipe, calories 486, Fat 16.7g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 58.1mg, Sodium 977.4mg, Carbohydrate 58.2g, Fiber 4.7g, Sugar 10.3g, Protein 27.3g

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground meat like beef, turkey, chicken or lamb
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup (130 grams) chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup water, broth or dry red wine
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper
• Handful fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
• 12 ounces dried spaghetti or favorite pasta shape
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 to 3 teaspoons fish sauce
• 3 to 4 anchovy fillets, minced with some of their oil or use anchovy paste
• Pinch sugar
• 1 leftover rind from a wedge of parmesan

Instruction:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat (we use a Dutch oven). Add the meat and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. As the meat cooks, use a wooden spoon to break it up into smaller crumbles.
2. Add the onions and cook, stirring every once and a while, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the water and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits of meat or onion stuck to the bottom of the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and a generous pinch of black pepper. Bring the sauce to a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, at a low simmer for 25 minutes. As it cooks, stir and taste the sauce a few times so you can adjust the seasoning accordingly (see notes for suggestions).
5. About 15 minutes before the sauce finishes cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, and then cook pasta according to package directions, but check for doneness a minute or two before the suggested cooking time.
6. Take the sauce off of the heat, and then stir in the basil. Toss in the cooked pasta, and then leave for a minute so that the pasta absorbs some of the sauce. Toss again, and then serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.

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FAQ

What is the secret to good spaghetti?

How do you make spaghetti more tasty?

1. 1 – Extra virgin olive oil. Adding a good amount of a flavorful olive oil will go a long way in infusing flavor into your sauce. …
2. 2 – Fresh garlic. …
3. 3 – Meat. …
4. 4 – Hot pepper flakes. …
5. 5 – Red wine. …
6. 6 – Fresh or dried herbs. …
7. 7 – Cheese. …
8. 8 – Cream and/or butter.

How do you make spaghetti like a restaurant?

1. Don’t cook the pasta in advance. Raise your hand if you’ve ever had your noodles finish cooking before your sauce is done. …
2. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce. …
3. Save the pasta cooking water. …
4. Add the cheese at the end. …
5. Skip the dairy altogether.