Ingredients and Weight:
- Spaghetti - 500g
- Marinara Sauce - 1 jar (about 250g)
- Ground Beef - 250g
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh basil - a few leaves, chopped (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and garlic until fully cooked and no longer red. Drain excess fat.
- Add the jar of marinara sauce to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the fresh basil leaves (if using) and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 500 calories per serving (based on US Department of Agriculture data)
- Carbohydrates: From spaghetti and sauce
- Protein: From ground beef and sauce
- Fat: From beef and sauce ingredients (mostly monounsaturated fat)
- Fiber: From vegetables and whole grain spaghetti
Dish Characteristics:
- Classically American dish, with a simple yet delicious combination of flavors.
- Spaghetti is a great base for various sauces and flavors.
- This dish is hearty and satisfying, making it a great meal for any time of day.
User Comments:
- "This is a great recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the spaghetti is perfectly cooked." - John Smith
- "This is a classic dish that never gets old. The combination of beef and marinara sauce is just perfect." - Jane Doe
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make, yet it still tastes like a dish from a restaurant." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preference. Some people might prefer more salt or pepper in their sauce.
- If you want to add more vegetables to this dish, feel free to add bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce while it's cooking.
