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Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce

Cost $12, save $18

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

  • Oil

    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Vegetable

    • 🧅 1 large onion, finely chopped
    • 🥕 1 large carrot, finely chopped
    • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • Protein

    • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • Tomato Product

    • 🍅 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes

  • Herbs

    • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4

Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

5

Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

6

Add beef and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.

7

Increase heat to high. Stir in tomatoes and cook until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.

8

Stir in parsley and salt. Serve the sauce over the pasta, sprinkled with cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

389

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 53
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For fewer servings, cook less pasta and freeze leftover sauce.Serve with steamed broccoli, garlic bread, and roasted pears for a complete meal.Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.