Savory Spaghetti with Hearty Tomato Meat Sauce - Instant Recipe Ideas

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 1 gallon water
• 2 teaspoons salt (for pasta water)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to taste)
• 1/2 cup water or beef broth
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped