Homemade K&W Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 can 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 6 ounces of tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes optional
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
Preparing The Pasta
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti to the boiling water.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until it’s al dente.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and set it aside.
Making The Tomato Sauce
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if you want some heat).
- Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Cooking The Ground Beef
- While the tomato sauce is simmering, in another skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat.
- Break the beef into small pieces and cook until it’s browned and cooked through.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef.
Combining The Sauce And Beef
- Once the tomato sauce has thickened, add the cooked ground beef to the sauce.
- Simmer the mixture for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.