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A rich, savory meat sauce simmered with herbs and tomatoes, clinging perfectly to tender spaghetti. This hearty Italian-American classic is pure comfort food, ready for your next family dinner.
For 4 servings
Sauté Aromatics
Brown the Meat
Build and Simmer the Sauce
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A rich, savory meat sauce simmered with herbs and tomatoes, clinging perfectly to tender spaghetti. This hearty Italian-American classic is pure comfort food, ready for your next family dinner.
This italian_american recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 920.53 calories per serving with 52.92g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Spaghetti
Combine and Serve
Increase the red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a finely chopped chili pepper with the garlic for a spicier kick.
Sauté 1 finely chopped carrot and 1 celery stalk along with the onion to add extra nutrients and a layer of sweetness to the sauce.
For a richer, creamier sauce, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream or mascarpone cheese during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Substitute the ground beef with 1 lb of bulk Italian sausage (casings removed). The fennel and herbs in the sausage will add a fantastic new dimension of flavor.
The ground beef provides a significant amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Cooked tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases and improved skin health.
The carbohydrates from the pasta provide a steady release of energy, making this a satisfying and fueling meal for active individuals.
A typical serving of this recipe (about 2 cups) contains approximately 650-750 calories, depending on the leanness of the beef and the amount of cheese used.
It can be part of a balanced diet. It's a good source of protein from the beef and lycopene from the tomatoes. To make it healthier, you can use leaner ground beef or turkey, whole wheat spaghetti for more fiber, and load the sauce with extra vegetables like carrots, celery, and zucchini.
Absolutely! The sauce tastes even better the next day. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just reheat the sauce and cook fresh pasta when you're ready to serve.
The key is simmering. Simmering the sauce uncovered for the last 15-20 minutes allows excess water to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate, resulting in a thick, rich sauce. Also, using tomato paste helps to thicken it and add a deep tomato flavor.
Yes, while spaghetti is classic, this sauce works wonderfully with other pasta shapes like fettuccine, linguine, rigatoni, or penne. Choose a sturdy pasta that can hold up to the hearty sauce.