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Close-up of perfectly al dente spaghetti topped with meat sauce

Easy Spaghetti Meat Sauce

A no-fuss, hearty spaghetti meat sauce perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners
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Ingredients
  

  • - 2 lbs ground chuck
  • - 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • - 5 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 large onion diced
  • - 1 green bell pepper diced
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp onion powder
  • - 2 Tbsp parsley minced
  • - 1 tsp sweet basil
  • - 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • - 1 tsp oregano
  • - 1 tsp sea salt
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • - 1 can crushed tomatoes 15 oz
  • - 2 cans tomato sauce 15 oz each
  • - 1 lb spaghetti

Instructions
 

  • **Sauté veggies:** Heat oil; cook onion & pepper 5–7 min. Add garlic & spices; cook 1 min.
  • **Brown meat:** Add beef; cook until no pink; drain.
  • **Simmer sauce:** Stir in herbs; add tomatoes & sauce. Simmer 60 min.
  • **Cook pasta:** Boil spaghetti with oil until al dente; drain.
  • **Serve:** Top pasta with sauce & garnish.

Notes

- Make ahead: Refrigerate 3 days or freeze 3 months.
- Adjust thickness: Simmer longer to thicken; add liquid to thin.
- Variations: Swap beef for sausage, turkey, or lentils.