Classic Homemade Spaghetti - Tommy D Eats

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (225g) spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 can (14 ounces/400g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces/170g) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon or spatula.
• Once the sauce has thickened and cooked for 20 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
• Serve the spaghetti in individual bowls or plates. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
• Enjoy your delicious traditional spaghetti!
• Lunch
• Main Dishes