Best Old-School Spaghetti Recipe
Introduction
Nothing beats a bowl of old-school spaghetti simmered with a rich, hearty meat sauce just like grandma used to make. This classic recipe is all about simple ingredients slowly coming together to create deep, comforting flavor. Ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs simmer until the sauce becomes thick and savory, then it’s tossed with tender spaghetti noodles and finished with Parmesan cheese. It’s the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and brings everyone to the table for seconds.
Ingredients
For the Spaghetti
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
For the Old-School Meat Sauce
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 100 g / 3.5 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 9 g)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz / 800 g)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz / 425 g)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (30 g / 1 oz)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- ½ cup water or beef broth (120 ml)
For Serving
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g / 1.8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped (8 g)
Instructions
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