Description
This Old School Spaghetti recipe is a comforting, classic dish made with hearty ground beef and a simple marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in olive oil, then add onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or sausage for variation.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
Keywords: Old School Spaghetti, Classic Spaghetti Recipe, Spaghetti with Ground Beef, Easy Weeknight Dinner