Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Quick and Garlicky Meat

Name: Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Quick and Garlicky Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti whole wheat; 2 1/4 teaspoons vegetable oil such as canola oil, olive oil; 1 large onions finely chopped; 1 large carrots finely chopped; 1 stalk celery finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic or to taste, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 1 pound ground beef, lean 90% or leaner; 28 ounce tomatoes, canned crushed, 1 can; ⅓ cup parsley leaves freshly chopped, prefer flat-leaf; 1 x salt to taste; ⅔ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 pound spaghetti whole wheat
2 1/4 teaspoons vegetable oil such as canola oil, olive oil
1 large onions finely chopped
1 large carrots finely chopped
1 stalk celery finely chopped
6 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 pound ground beef, lean 90% or leaner
28 ounce tomatoes, canned crushed, 1 can
⅓ cup parsley leaves freshly chopped, prefer flat-leaf
1 x salt to taste
⅔ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Cook pasta until just tender, about 9 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Stir in onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring often until the onion starts to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
7
Stir in beef and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
8
Increase heat to high.
9
Pour in tomatoes and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
10
Stir in parsley and salt.
11
Spoon the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle cheese on top.
12
Serve warm.

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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: 1 pound spaghetti whole wheat, 2 1/4 teaspoons vegetable oil such as canola oil, olive oil, 1 large onions finely chopped, 1 large carrots finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Quick and Garlicky 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!

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Quick and Garlicky Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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