Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe – American, Italian Special
Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce is rich with beefy goodness, juicy, and incredibly satisfying. This quick-to-make recipe is ideal for hectic weeknights and freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time3 min
- Cook Time27 min
- Total Time30 min
Spaghetti Meat Sauce Ingredients::
- 1 pound ground beef (15% fat)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 12 ounces spaghetti
How to make Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe:
Heat a pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
Stir in the chopped onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Cook until the onions are soft.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, pour in one jar (24 ounces) of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, cook 12 ounces of spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and serve with the sauce.
Recipe Notes:
You can serve spaghetti and meat sauce in two ways: Either toss the drained spaghetti with the finished sauce until coated, or place the pasta in warmed bowls and spoon the meat sauce on top.
