30 minutes
A traditional spaghetti dish featuring a rich and hearty meat sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
to taste
to taste
tablespoons
Yellow Onion, finely chopped
each
Garlic Clove, finely chopped
each
Ground Beef, 20% fat preferred
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cups
teaspoons
to taste
1. Pasta Water Prep
Start by bringing a large pot of water seasoned with salt to a rolling boil.
2. Aromatics & Meat
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
3. Meat Browning
Crumble the ground beef into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart and sauté until it's no longer pink, roughly 3 minutes.
4. Al Dente Pasta
Drop the spaghetti into the boiling water and cook as per the package's instructions until al dente.
5. Tomato Paste Addition
Introduce tomato paste to the meat mixture. Stir it in and cook until it darkens slightly, about 1 minute.
6. Sauce Simmering
Pour in 1 cup of water, add Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let it simmer until the sauce has slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
7. Pasta Integration
Use tongs to transfer the pasta directly from the pot into the skillet, along with 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Crank the heat to high and boil vigorously, tossing the pasta with the sauce, until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta, which should take around 2 minutes.
8. Final Seasoning
Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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