Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Spaghetti Noodles, 16 Ounce Package; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided; 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 90/10; 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Shallot, Minced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 7 whole Cremini Mushrooms, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 4 cups Tomato Sauce

Servings: persons

1 package Spaghetti Noodles, 16 Ounce Package
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 90/10
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 whole Shallot, Minced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
7 whole Cremini Mushrooms, Chopped
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 whole Bay Leaf
4 cups Tomato Sauce

1
Prepare spaghetti noodles as directed on the package.
2
When al dente, drain and set aside.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the ground beef to the oil.
5
Lightly season with a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper.
6
Break into crumbles and brown well.
7
Once well-browned, remove the meat from the skillet and set aside in a bowl, reserving the drippings in the pan.
8
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the drippings, if needed, and return heat to medium-high.
9
Add onion and shallot and cook until onion begins to sweat.
10
Add garlic and mushrooms and cook until onion and mushrooms are tender.
11
Return the ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine.
12
Add the seasonings (oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic powder and bay leaf) and the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
13
If too thick, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to loosen.
14
Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium and cover for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15
Serve over spaghetti noodles and garnish with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese.
16
Add a slice of garlic bread, too!
17
Enjoy!

795

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* 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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Spaghetti Noodles, 16 Ounce Package, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided, 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 90/10, 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with 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.

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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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