Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef or mixed ground meat
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces (794g) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces (340g) dry spaghetti, broken in half
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
- Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and the broth, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Step 3: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Carefully add the dry spaghetti (broken in half), ensuring all the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot loosely, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, stirring frequently (every 3-4 minutes) to prevent the pasta from clumping or sticking to the bottom.
- Step 5: Remove the lid and check the spaghetti for doneness (al dente). If the sauce is too liquid, simmer uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes until the desired thickness is reached. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping in mind the spaghetti will continue to soak up the sauce and thicken considerably.
- When reheating leftovers, especially on the stovetop, add a splash of extra water or broth (about 1/4 cup) to loosen the sauce and restore moisture lost overnight.
- For a final flourish, sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a handful of torn basil leaves just before serving.
- Since all the starch releases directly into the pot, stir aggressively and frequently (every 3-4 minutes) while simmering to guarantee the broken spaghetti does not clump or stick to the bottom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 large bowl (375g)
- Calories: 715
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 6g