Italian Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Italian Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, chopped up; 1 small onion, chopped up; 2 lb. chuck meat; 4 lb. neck bones (pork or salt pork); 1 Tbsp. sweet basil; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 2 small cans tomato paste; 4 small cans (from paste) water; 2 large cans tomatoes, blended in blender; olive oil (preferably imported from Italy)

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, chopped up
1 small onion, chopped up
2 lb. chuck meat
4 lb. neck bones (pork or salt pork)
1 Tbsp. sweet basil
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 small cans tomato paste
4 small cans (from paste) water
2 large cans tomatoes, blended in blender
olive oil (preferably imported from Italy)

1
Brown the chuck meat and neck bones in olive oil on a medium-high flame in a saucepan.
2
When done, place meat to the side and put the juices from the cooked meat into a large saucepan.
3
Add the garlic and onion in the large saucepan with meat juices, stirring, on a medium-high flame until the garlic and onion are browned.
4
Add to the large saucepan, the tomatoes, tomato paste, 4 small cans of water, the basil, oregano and Italian seasoning, salt and cooked meat.
5
Stir on high flame; bring to a boil.
6
Cover the saucepan; lower temperature to low and simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
If you wish, place cooked sausage and/or meatballs in sauce about 1/2 hour before done.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, chopped up, 1 small onion, chopped up, 2 lb. chuck meat, 4 lb. neck bones (pork or salt pork), and more.

Yes, Italian Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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