“SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE RECIPE – PERFECT FOR DINNER”

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE RECIPE AND INGREDIENTS

One of our all-time favorite rich, hearty Italian dishes updated: spaghetti with meat sauce. Pasta and Ragu (ground beef meat sauce with garlic, tomatoes, herbs) It has become a comfort food staple, cherished globally for its simplicity and heartiness.

Pasta has been a part of cuisine for centuries in Italy, the birthplace of spaghetti with meat sauce. Tomato-based sauce only became widespread after tomatoes were brought to Europe from the 16th century onwards. Italian immigrants introduced it to the United States, where it flourished as a popular component of Italian-American cuisine, known for its versatility and comforting nature. It is easy to cook with minimal and easily available ingredients.

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SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE

Filipino spaghetti (sweet spaghetti) — a distinctly Filipino variation of Italian spaghetti, featuring sweet Bolognese sauce It has a swedish sauce characterized by either using tomato ketchup blended with brown sugar, banana ketchup or condensed milk. It is usually topped with sliced hot dogs or smoked longganisa sausage, giniling (ground meat) and grated cheese. Philippine cuisine considers it comfort food. It is usually served on almost every special event, especially the birthdays of children. Another reason Filipino spaghetti is a classic dish that gets made over and over again is the affordability and easiness to prepare it. The spaghetti pasta noodles are mostly from a store. They are typically cooked al dente.

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INGREDIENTS

To make spaghetti with meat sauce the yummiest, we need ingredients. Here is the list of ingredients.

Ingredients List

1. Ground beef or ground pork – 1 lb (450 g)
2. Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
3. Onion, finely chopped – 1 medium
4. Garlic, minced – 2-3 cloves
5. Crushed tomatoes – 1 can (28 oz)
6. Tomato paste – 1 can (6 oz)
7. Sugar (optional) – 1 teaspoon
8. Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
9. Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
10. Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
11. Chopped fresh basil (optional) – 1/4 cup
12. Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) – 1/4 cup
13. Spaghetti noodles – 12 oz (340 g)
14. Water for boiling pasta – As needed

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the Pasta:

Put a pot with salted water to still boil. Put your spaghetti noodles in, and cook according to the package directions (should take about 8-10 minutes for al dente). Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

• In a large pan over medium heat add the olive oil. Combine the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until soft.
• Mix in garlic and cook for one more minute till it becomes smelly.
• Add the beef (or pork) and spread it in pieces with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. If needed, remove any excess fat.

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings:

• Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar (if using), Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix well and let the sauce come to a gentle simmer.
• Let the sauce cook for 15-20 minutes over the lower heat, stirring occasionally, until flavours and thicken meld together. Adjust seasonings as your preference.

Combine with Pasta and Serve:

• Toss the spaghetti noodles with meat sauce well.
• Serve hot, topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Nutrition information of Spaghetti with meat sauce recipe is given below.

The nutritional values may depending on the specific ingredients.

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CONCLUSION

Spaghetti with meat sauce is a classic and comforting dish. It is a versatile dish that can be adjusted to different tastes by adding herbs, meat and extra vegetables. This pasta is popular because of its vibrant flavours, easy and cheap recipe. You can enjoy it with your family or friends at any special events.