Spaghetti with minced meat and tomato sauce

4 servings

40 minutes

Spaghetti with minced meat and tomato sauce is a classic dish of Italian cuisine that embodies the coziness of family dinners. The roots of this recipe trace back to the traditions of Bolognese pasta, but its simplified version has become a favorite option for a quick yet hearty dinner. Tender ground beef sautéed with onions and spices gains juiciness from the aromatic tomato sauce with basil and garlic. Paired with perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish offers a balance of rich flavor and delicate texture. Garnished with fresh basil, it adds refreshing notes, making every meal special. Suitable for both everyday lunch and cozy Italian-style dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 481.4
• Proteins: 21.6g
• Fats: 17.8g
• Carbohydrates: 57.7g

Ingredients

• White onion: 1 head
• Ground beef: 300 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Spaghetti: 300 g
• Water: 100 ml
• Tomato sauce with basil and garlic: 100 g
• Basil: 1 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 1 head

2. Prepare ground beef.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 300 g

3. Heat the pan with sunflower oil.

4. Fry the onion and minced meat, stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 1 head
   • Ground beef: 300 g

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Pour water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 100 ml

7. Cook covered for 10–15 minutes until done.

8. Add tomato sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato sauce with basil and garlic: 100 g

9. Mix with a spatula until a uniform consistency.

10. Boil spaghetti in salted water.

    Required ingredients:

    • Spaghetti: 300 g

11. Place spaghetti on a plate, top with minced meat, and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Basil: 1 sprig