Ingredients and Weight:
- Spaghetti: 500g
- Ground meat (e.g., chicken, beef): 300g
- Cherry tomatoes: 200g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 50ml
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh basil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese: optional topping
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
[Level 3] - Moderate. Requires basic cooking skills and attention to detail.
Preparation Method Steps:
- Boil a pot of water with salt for the spaghetti.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil and add the ground meat. Cook until no longer pink.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- When the meat sauce is ready, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until tender but still firm to the bite.
- Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Add the meat sauce and toss to combine.
- Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh basil, and top with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that these are estimated values and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.)
- Calories: approximately 600-700 per serving (based on added ingredients)
- Carbohydrates: spaghetti provides complex carbs
- Protein: from meat and spaghetti
- Fat: from olive oil and meat
Dish Characteristics:
- Quick and easy to make
- Classic American-style spaghetti with a rich meat sauce
- Can be customized with different meats or veggies for variations
- Excellent as a quick dinner or for weekend family meals
User Comments:
- "Love the simple yet tasty recipe! The spaghetti was cooked to perfection." - John Doe
- "Great dish for a busy weeknight. My family loved it." - Jane Smith
- "The meat sauce was so flavorful, paired perfectly with the spaghetti." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use good quality spaghetti for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to preference.
- If using different types of ground meat, adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Adding fresh basil at the end enhances the flavor greatly.
