Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | Freezer-Friendly Dinner Recipe

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.

Finely chop 1 medium yellow onion.

Mince 4 large cloves of garlic.

Add olive oil to a large pot over medium high heat.

Add 1 pound ground beef and break it up with a spatula.

Season beef with salt and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes until fully cooked through.

Add chopped onion; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic; stir for 30 seconds.

Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste; stir for 1 minute to develop flavor.

Stir in dried oregano and basil; pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Add a little sugar to balance acidity; bring to a boil while stirring.

Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Boil spaghetti in generously salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

Serve sauce over spaghetti; top with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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