Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
This hearty spaghetti with meat sauce features savory ground beef, mushrooms, and veggies simmered in a rich tomato-herb sauce—perfect for easy weeknight meals or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (13.25 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Parmesan cheese optional, for topping
- 12 oz spaghetti cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey with chopped onion and green bell pepper for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat once the meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilis, tomato sauce, mushrooms, minced garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir every 10–15 minutes to prevent sticking. The sauce should thicken and develop rich flavor.
- While the sauce simmers, boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Spoon the meat sauce over the spaghetti. Top with Parmesan cheese if you like. Serve hot and enjoy!