Easy Spaghetti with Ground Beef Tomato Sauce

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Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option? Look no further than this easy spaghetti with ground beef tomato sauce recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a hearty and satisfying meal in no time. The combination of tender ground beef cooked in a rich tomato sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti, is sure to please the whole family. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, this recipe is foolproof and guaranteed to become a go-to favorite.

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Easy spaghetti with ground beef tomato sauce recipe details

Easy spaghetti with ground beef tomato sauce recipe, recipe Rating: 4.8
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Back to basics here: Just pasta with meaty tomato sauce. A hearty meal you can feed the family with or keep for a few days of lunch.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry spaghetti pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about five minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered. After 20 minutes, add the reserved ground beef, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. For the spaghetti: A good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!