The easiest pasta dish you’ll ever make, this flavorful spaghetti with meat sauce comes together in no time making it perfect for those busy nights.
In a previous life, I must have been an Italian. I love everything Italian cuisine. Tiramisu, gelato, cannoli, cheese, pizza, pasta, risotto. I could learn their language and pass as an Italian since I already have an accent.
The only thing that would give me away is my coffee. My heart cannot take espresso – I’m a French kind of girl – cafe au lait, please. Cappuccino comes in second.
And just like Italians, I could eat pasta every day for lunch or dinner. The good thing is that my family loves pasta as well so I don’t have to worry much when another pasta dish shows up on the weekly menu. We go through pasta so much, now, I actually buy Barilla® Organic Pasta and Barilla® Marinara Sauce inbulk from my local BJ’s. You know, to make sure I don’t run out!
We go through pasta so much, now, I actually buy Barilla® Organic Pasta and Barilla® Marinara Sauce inbulk from my local BJ’s. You know, to make sure I don’t run out!
Around here everyone loves their pasta in a certain way. My pasta has to be creamy, with a good amount of sauce and definitely with grated cheese on top.
My husband loves his pasta with lots of marinara sauce and with some sort of meat added to it.
Tiffany loves her pasta with cheese and very little sauce.
Three people, three different wishes.
I may not care much for meat in my pasta, my husband may not care much for grated cheese on top and Tiffany may not care for much sauce with her pasta but this spaghetti with pasta sauce made all of us lick clean our plates!
It’s THAT good!
For this spaghetti with meat sauce, I used Barilla® Organic Spaghetti and Barilla® Marinara Sauce. Have you seen their line of organic pasta? You can only find it at your local BJ’s. It comes in a box of six – 3 boxes of spaghetti and 3 boxes of penne.
Barilla® Organic Pasta is made from certified wheat with no GMO ingredients. For the best results, always cook it “al dente”
You can use penne in this recipe if you prefer, but Tiffany loves slurping on spaghetti 🙂
While at BJ’s grab someBarilla® Marinara Sauce. For the first time, it comes in a 4 jars pack!
Made from real vegetables, all natural and gluten free, you will taste the real difference in theBarilla® marinara sauce.
If you have a BJ’s close by, you should pay a visit and check their in-store demos happening on March 5th. so you can try the pasta and sauce together before you buy it. There was no need for me since I knew I’m gonna love it, but if you’re on the fence about you, go and try it for yourself!
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Spaghetti with meat sauce recipe
Yields 8-10 servings
The easiest pasta dish you'll ever make, this flavorful spaghetti with meat sauce comes together in no time making it perfect for those busy nights.
10 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar Barilla® Marinara Sauce
- 6-7 cups (beef) stock
- 1 box Barilla® Organic Spaghetti
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large pot with a heavy bottom, heat the olive oil.
- Add the ground beef and break it into pieces using a wooden spoon. Cook over medium-low heat until the cook is browned.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, marinara sauce and stock.
- Season to taste.
- Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and chopped basil.
- Serve warm with grated parmesan on top (optional)
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FAQs
Season ground beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
Do you cook the meat before putting it in spaghetti sauce? ›
Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan.
Do you brown meat before adding to spaghetti sauce? ›
The ground beef should be cooked separately before adding it to the spaghetti sauce. By cooking it separately, you have better control over the browning process and can ensure that it cooks evenly. Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain any excess grease and then add it to your simmering spaghetti sauce.
What to put in spaghetti sauce to make it taste better? ›
Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.
How do you add flavor to plain spaghetti? ›
Depending on how bare your cupboard is, I have done a few things.
- Boil with a garlic clove and salt. The garlic adds a bit of flavor and then I remove it, mash it and re-add it to the pasta.
- Olive oil or butter and herbs. ...
- Butter, eggs, and cheese. ...
- Fried eggs and cheese. ...
- Tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, herbs.
We recommend seasoning your meat a bit before cooking to allow it to settle and absorb for a tastier outcome. You can also add some seasoning towards the end of the cooking to subtly enhance the taste. Take note that this is only to enhance the flavor and not the initial seasoning.
Is it better to simmer spaghetti sauce with lid on or off? ›
Cooking the tomato sauce over a low and steady heat with the lid on is essential to obtain a pleasantly thick consistency. The lid keeps the moisture inside the pan, preventing the sauce from drying out too quickly. The low heat then allows the flavours to develop gradually, slowly softening the vegetables.
Do you rinse spaghetti before adding sauce? ›
Do Not Rinse. Pasta should never, ever be rinsed for a warm dish. The starch in the water is what helps the sauce adhere to your pasta. The only time you should ever rinse your pasta is when you are going to use it in a cold dish like a pasta salad or when you are not going to use it immediately.
How do you make meat sauce stick to spaghetti? ›
Once the pasta is in the sauce, add pasta water. This is the most vital step in the process. Starchy pasta water doesn't just help thin the sauce to the right consistency; it also helps it cling to the pasta better and emulsify with the fat and cheese you're going to be adding.
Should garlic be sauteed before adding to spaghetti sauce? ›
Allow the garlic to cook for just 30 to 60 seconds before adding liquid or other ingredients to the pot. This is our best practice when cooking just about anything with minced garlic—from chili to pasta sauce to vegetable soup.
It sounds unconventional to use milk in a meaty red sauce, but upon further investigation, it makes total sense why Italians swear by it. According to our Food Director Amira, not only does milk add a rich flavour to the bolognese, but it also “helps cut through the acidity of the tomatoes and red wine”.
Why do you put brown sugar in spaghetti sauce? ›
Don't skip the brown sugar.
Adding a bit of sugar to your homemade spaghetti sauce helps to cut the natural acidity of the tomatoes and helps to balance the sauce. For an extra kick, add a sprinkling of red pepper flakes to your sauce. Only add this if you like some spice, though!
What can you add to jar spaghetti sauce? ›
- Start With a Good Jar.
- Add Alliums.
- Deglaze With Wine.
- Season Smartly.
- Whisk in Tomato Paste.
- Boost the Acidity.
- Toss in Olives or Capers.
- Add Vegetables.
It is widely held that Italian immigrants began adding sugar to their sauce to make up for the overly acidic tomatoes they were forced to work with in their new home. But the history of sugar in pasta sauce actually goes back to Italy itself.
What brings out spaghetti flavor? ›
Red pepper flakes, dehydrated or fresh garlic, dried oregano, parsley, or basil, or an Italian seasoning blend are all good options. Dried herbs and spices should be added at the beginning of the cook time so that they have time to bloom.
What should I season meat with? ›
Beef tastes great when seasoned with oregano, rosemary, sage, garlic or a combination of these seasonings. Poultry gets an added burst of flavor with spices like paprika, lemongrass and saffron. Fish can be made more flavorful with dry mustard powder, thyme and turmeric.
Do you season ground beef before or after cooking? ›
Season the Ground Beef
When it comes to seasoning your ground beef, wait until after it has been browned and drained. Adding salt to raw ground beef pulls out moisture, drying the meat out and creating steam while it cooks, which prevents it from browning properly.
What is in meat flavored spaghetti sauce? ›
TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: BEEF, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, CARROT FIBER, CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SPICES, GARLIC, CORN OIL, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER.
Do you season spaghetti? ›
It's necessary that you salt the water before adding the pasta so that the pasta can absorb the salted water while cooking and retain flavor. A little salt in the pasta water can go a long way, adding flavor to your final dish. Once the pasta is cooked, you have lost your chance to season the pasta.
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