Classic Spaghetti with Hearty Meat Sauce

Ingredients

Spaghetti noodles

12 ounces

Ground beef

1 pound

Onion

1, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Canned diced tomatoes

14.5 ounces

Tomato sauce

15 ounces

Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Parmesan cheese

for serving, grated

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
5. Let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
6. Serve the hearty meat sauce over a bed of cooked spaghetti noodles. Top generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.