Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This easy spaghetti meat sauce recipe is a classic family dinner made with ground beef, tomatoes, and simple seasonings. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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RECIPE:
Ingredients
340 g (3/4 lb) Spaghetti or pasta of choice
450 g (1 lb) Ground beef read notes
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion finely chopped
1 Red bell pepper chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
625 g (22 oz) Tomato sauce Homemade or store-bought
600 ml (2½ cups) Water
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Paprika optional
3 tablespoons Parsley Fresh, chopped
¼ cup Parmesan for serving
Instructions:
1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
2. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside. If there is excess fat, carefully drain some of it, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan for flavor.
3. Add the vegetables: In the same pan, add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, just until fragrant.
4. Build the sauce: Add the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Pour in the tomato sauce and water, stirring well and scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
5. Return the beef & simmer: Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add dried oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 35–40 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the flavors develop.
6. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the chopped parsley.
7. Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in well-salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
8. Combine & serve: Toss the sauce with the pasta, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Serve hot with grated Parmesan and extra parsley.
This easy spaghetti meat sauce recipe is a classic family dinner made with ground beef, tomatoes, and simple seasonings. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
►Full written recipe: thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/spaghetti-with-meat-sauce-recipe
► Equipment I used in this video: amazon.com/shop/thecookingfoodie
►FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: instagram.com/thecookingfoodie
Facebook: facebook.com/thecookingfoodie
Website: thecookingfoodie.com
RECIPE:
Ingredients
340 g (3/4 lb) Spaghetti or pasta of choice
450 g (1 lb) Ground beef read notes
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion finely chopped
1 Red bell pepper chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
625 g (22 oz) Tomato sauce Homemade or store-bought
600 ml (2½ cups) Water
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Paprika optional
3 tablespoons Parsley Fresh, chopped
¼ cup Parmesan for serving
Instructions:
1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
2. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside. If there is excess fat, carefully drain some of it, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan for flavor.
3. Add the vegetables: In the same pan, add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, just until fragrant.
4. Build the sauce: Add the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Pour in the tomato sauce and water, stirring well and scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
5. Return the beef & simmer: Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add dried oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 35–40 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the flavors develop.
6. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the chopped parsley.
7. Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in well-salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
8. Combine & serve: Toss the sauce with the pasta, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Serve hot with grated Parmesan and extra parsley.
