School Cafeteria Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
This spaghetti and meat sauce recipe is not only delicious but also simple and straightforward.
Ingredients
- 2¾ lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoon dried minced onions
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 28-oz can whole tomatoes, undrained
- 1½ 6-oz cans tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 4 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lb spaghetti cooked
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the fat.
Add the dried minced onions, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, whole tomatoes (crushing them by hand or breaking them up with a spoon), tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine.
Add the dried basil, oregano, marjoram, and thyme. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Approximate Nutrition Information
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 10g
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