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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Cultural Context

Spaghetti with meat sauce, often referred to as Spaghetti Bolognese, is a classic Italian dish that has gained popularity worldwide. It typically features a rich meat sauce made from ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables. While its origins are debated, it is commonly associated with the Bologna region of Italy, where variations of meat sauces are traditional. This dish is often served as a comforting family meal and is a staple in Italian-American cuisine.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
thin spaghetti noodles
1 sweet onion
1 bell pepper
fresh garlic
2 tablespoons cooking oil
spaghetti sauce
sugar
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
black pepper
salt
chicken bouillon powder

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with added nutrients, while a cheese blend can be more affordable.

1

Start by introducing the ingredients needed for the spaghetti.

2

Use 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of ground pork sausage, or ground turkey if preferred.

3

Cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking it down into smaller pieces.

4

Chop up a sweet onion and add it to the meat in the skillet.

5

Chop a bell pepper and add it to the meat as well.

6

Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

7

Drain any excess oil from the cooked meat mixture.

8

Prepare fresh garlic by smashing it with a knife to remove the skin, then chop it up.

9

In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and add the chopped garlic to make a garlic-infused oil, cooking until golden brown.

10

Set the garlic-infused oil aside, making sure not to drain the oil.

11

Add your favorite spaghetti sauce to the meat mixture and stir well to combine.

12

Pour the garlic-infused oil and garlic into the sauce, mixing everything together.

13

Season the spaghetti sauce to taste, making sure it's flavorful.

14

Boil the thin spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain them.

15

Combine the drained spaghetti with the sauce, mixing well to coat the noodles.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti BologneseSpaghetti al Ragù
Local Name: Spaghetti al Ragù

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