This recipe for traditional spaghetti bolognese is a tasty and economical way to feed your family! Ground beef slowly braised in aromatic tomato sauce with onions, garlic, carrots and celery is what you want to serve with your pasta!
SPAGHETTI RECIPE WITH GROUND BEEF
Spaghetti recipe with ground beef simmers dynamic flavors into a perfectly rich, meaty sauce. This only needs simple ingredients!
PREP TIME15 mins
COOK TIME1 hr 15 mins
TOTAL TIME1 hr 30 minsS
ERVINGS 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
- ▢1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
- ▢1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- ▢1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- ▢1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ▢1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
- ▢1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- ▢1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ▢1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ▢16 ounces spaghetti
Garnish:
- ▢2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- ▢grated parmesan
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef to the pot, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and crumble into small chunks with a wooden spoon and cook until lightly browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan and set over medium-low heat (if you don’t have enough fat in the pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil). Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes.
- Return beef to pot then stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and sugar. Bring sauce to a boil, then immediately reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 1 hour. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Meanwhile cook spaghetti in well-salted water, according to package instructions. Drain well and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Pass grated Parmesan enjoy.
