Spaghetti sauce with minced meat

The aroma of this ground beef spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove is absolutely divine. Rich and savory flavors create a symphony in this easy recipe.

Meat sauce for spaghetti

Cooking this ground beef spaghetti sauce concentrates the flavors into a delicious harmony of savory and sweet. The tomatoes release natural sugars as they cook, reducing their acidity.

Aromatic ingredients like garlic and onions add depth to this meat sauce for spaghetti, while herbs like basil, oregano and thyme add a touch of earthiness. You’ll love the way your house smells as you make this dish!

Recipe for spaghetti sauce with meat

The recipe here is very adaptable. I often add sliced ​​mushrooms or chopped peppers when I make this. But as written, the spaghetti meat sauce is a staple for us.

My boys love the heat, so we always use red pepper flakes in this recipe. But you might want to top it off with red wine, add other veggies, or even venture out with your spice cabinet.

If you end up changing things, please let me know how what worked for you. I would like to know!

If you’re in a hurry, you can speed up the cooking time and serve after it’s been simmering for just a few minutes. However, I do not recommend using this shortcut.

The spaghetti meat sauce will be a fair bit thinner than what you see in the image below. And your flavors won’t be quite as developed as they are after the sauce has been simmered and thickened over time.

Spaghetti Meat Sauce

For this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

• ground beef
• onion and garlic
• tomato passata and tomato puree
• Oregano, basil, salt and black pepper
• OPTIONAL red pepper flakes, Italian parsley
• OPTIONAL freshly grated parmesan

How to make spaghetti meat sauce

Wondering how to make spaghetti meat sauce? It only takes a few steps, let me show you how I do it!

Start by cooking and crumble the ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.

Then add the onion and garlic to the pan. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

Add the mashed tomatoes, tomato puree and your seasonings to the meat mixture. If you have an Italian seasoning mix on hand, you can substitute 2 tablespoons of the oregano and basil in this recipe.

Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. The best part about this Meat Spaghetti Sauce recipe is that you only need to stir occasionally while it’s simmering.

I usually cook it for 30-60 minutes until the sauce thickens. Then just taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan, if desired, before serving.

Spaghetti with meat sauce

If you like spaghetti with meat sauce, then you will love this recipe. I like to pair it with a lighter salad like this Strawberry Spinach Salad. The honey cider dressing on this Spinach Apple Salad is another one of my favorites.

And who can eat spaghetti without a slice of buttery garlic bread, fresh from the oven? Not me, that’s who!

I also recommend these Oven Roasted Vegetables if you don’t want any veggies in the sauce. For a lighter option, this 5 Minute Basil Marinara Sauce is meat-free and absolutely fabulous. I’m also planning to make this spaghetti casserole soon.