Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe
This spaghetti with meat sauce delivers rich, slow-simmered flavor—without the long cook time. The secret? A quick technique that builds depth fast, plus a simple finish that makes the sauce cling perfectly to every strand.
Equipment
- 1 Large Stockpot: For boiling the pasta.
- 1 Large Skillet or Saucier: To brown the beef and simmer the sauce.
- 1 Colander For draining the pasta.
- 1 Liquid Measuring Cup: To reserve the starch-rich pasta water.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and dried herbs directly into the oil. Cook for 30 seconds (this is the flavor boost).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in marinara sauce; simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Toss spaghetti with sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to combine. Serve hot.
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Notes
DishStories Team Tip: To stay within this 20-minute window, start boiling your water immediately and chop your onion while the water heats up.
Please note that the method shown here is just a reference, not our original recipe.