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Close-up view of a bowl of rich pasta gravy with spaghetti.
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Pasta Gravy

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish with a rich meat sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound spaghetti or pasta of your choice

Ground Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef

Vegetables and seasonings

  • 1 unit onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Garnish and serving

  • as needed Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  • as needed Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions 

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then remove excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and cook briefly.
  • Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water if needed. Serve garnished with basil and Parmesan.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta