Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 1/2 cups Diced Carrots; 1/2 cups Diced Zucchini; 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1 pound Ground Meat, I Used Turkey; 1 jar (16 0z) Spaghetti Sauce; 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 pinch Sugar (optional); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Grated; 1 box Dried Spaghetti Noodles (try Whole Wheat; 16 Ounce Box)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
1/2 cups Chopped Onion
1/2 cups Diced Carrots
1/2 cups Diced Zucchini
3 cloves Garlic, Crushed
1 pound Ground Meat, I Used Turkey
1 jar (16 0z) Spaghetti Sauce
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 pinch Sugar (optional)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 box Dried Spaghetti Noodles (try Whole Wheat; 16 Ounce Box)

1
Cook spaghetti noodles according to the directions on the box.
2
Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium high heat.
3
When hot add in the cooking oil, onions, carrots, and zucchini; saute for 2 minutes.
4
Next add in the ground meat and garlic and cook until meat is no longer pink; drain (if you are using lean meat, skip the draining step).
5
Add the spaghetti sauce, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper.
6
Bring to a slight boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
7
Taste.
8
If the sauce is bitter add in a pinch of sugar.
9
Serve the meat sauce over spaghetti, top with basil and Parmesan cheese.

521

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil, 1/2 cups Chopped Onion, 1/2 cups Diced Carrots, 1/2 cups Diced Zucchini, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce 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!

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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