Simple Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Simple Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 cans (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 1/2 c. water; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 4 oz. uncooked spaghetti; 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 tsp. dried parsley; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cans (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
4 oz. uncooked spaghetti
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Heat oil in skillet.
2
Add onion and beef and saute until beef browns.
3
Add tomato sauce, water, salt, parsley, basil and pepper; blend well and bring to boiling.
4
Break spaghetti in half and sprinkle into boiling sauce a little at a time, stirring to keep it separated.
5
Cover tightly.
6
Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
8
Serves 3 to 4.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 2 cans (8 oz.) tomato sauce, 1 1/2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Spaghetti

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