Ingredients
- Spaghetti and meat sauce
- 1 pound of lean ground meat of your choice
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup (130 grams) chopped onion
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sat and black pepper
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes(or tomato paste)
- Dried spaghetti noodles or pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup of shredded parmesean cheese
Description
This is a flavorful and simple spaghetti recipe that that can be made in under 45 minutes, and doesn't need many ingredients. All made in one pot, this recipe is incredibly flavorful, perfect for meal prep, budget-friendly, and one of our go-to dinners!
Steps
Start by making sauce
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. As the meat cooks, use a spoon to break it up into smaller crumbles.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring every once and a while, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes and cook, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the water and stir in the tomatoes, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and a generous pinch of black pepper. Bring the sauce to a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, at a low simmer for 25 minutes. As it cooks, stir and taste the sauce a few times so you can adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- About 15 minutes before the sauce finishes cooking, bring a large pot of water to boil, and then cook pasta according to package directions. Continuously check for doneness a minute or two before the suggested cooking time.