Description

Old Fashioned Spaghetti is a comforting pasta dish featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a rich meat sauce made with ground beef, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell peppers, and classic herbs for a timeless, hearty family meal.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1/2 cup green bell peppers, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 small can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup water

12 oz spaghetti

Salt for boiling water

Grated Parmesan cheese

Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.

Add diced onion, green bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.

Toss the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until fully coated. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American