Italian Spaghetti
📜 Collection: Al Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic, hearty Italian spaghetti recipe featuring a rich ground beef and tomato sauce simmered with mushrooms, green peppers, and savory spices. Perfect for a comforting family dinner that tastes even better the next day.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour 15 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Sauce Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | Onion | sliced |
| 1 clove | Garlic | chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Green Pepper | chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Mushrooms | sliced |
| 1/2 cup | Olive Oil or Butter | None |
| 1 1/2 lbs. | Ground Beef | None |
| 1 tsp. | Salt | None |
Simmering Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (6 oz.) cans | Tomato Paste | None |
| 1 (No. 2) can | Tomatoes | approximately 20 oz. |
| 2 tsp. | Worcestershire Sauce | None |
Pasta
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 oz. | Spaghetti | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Meat and Aromatics
- In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add 1/3 cup sliced onion, 1 clove chopped garlic, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup mushrooms, and 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef. Season with 1 tsp. salt.
- Cook until the ground beef is thoroughly browned and the vegetables are tender.
Step 2: Simmer the Sauce
- Add 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste and 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes to the skillet.
- Cook and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, adding a little water if necessary to keep the sauce from sticking or becoming too thick.
- Stir in 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is rich and deeply flavorful.
Step 3: Cook the Pasta & Serve
- While the sauce finishes simmering, cook 10 oz. spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the spaghetti in a colander and serve hot, topped generously with the meat sauce.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The meat sauce can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator; the flavor improves as it sits. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving over freshly cooked spaghetti.
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