homemade spaghetti with meat sauce

This appears to be a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious homemade spaghetti with meat sauce:

Ingredients:

• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup water or beef broth (if needed)

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

• Cook spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.

• Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the meat sauce:

• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

• Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.

• Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

• Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (if using), oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

• Add water or broth if the sauce is too thick.

• Simmer for at least 20 minutes (longer for deeper flavor).

3. Combine and serve:

• Toss the spaghetti with the meat sauce or serve the sauce over the pasta.

• Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your homemade spaghetti with meat sauce! Let me know if you want any variations, like a spicier or creamier version.

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