25-Minute Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

In just 25 minutes, you can make this delicious spaghetti and meat sauce recipe by Brian Lagerstrom. It’s perfect for last-minute meals and lazy days. The sauce has this incredible flavors that kids or even adults will surely love. Make sure you try this crowd-favorite dish at home!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of ground chuck
• 8 oz of hot Italian pork sausage
• 1 medium or large onion (diced)
• 4 cloves of garlic (minced or pressed)
• coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chili flakes
• 1/3 cup of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon of beef better than bouillon
• 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 28 oz of water (enough to fill the can)
• 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons of fresh basil (chopped)
• 12 oz of dried spaghetti
• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Place a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, ground beef, and sausage. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks.

Step 2:

Once the meat begins to brown and is well broken down, add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot. Cover with the lid and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 3:

Preheat your oven to 425F.

Step 4:

After 5 minutes, add the oregano, chili flakes, and tomato paste and cook for a minute or until the tomato paste is well incorporated.

Step 5:

Add the bouillon, crushed tomatoes, water, 1.5 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of sugar to the beef. Mix and bring it to a simmer.

Step 6:

Add the basil and spaghetti. Gently stir and press down to submerge the noodles in the sauce. Let it simmer for about 60 seconds.

Step 7:

Carefully submerge the noodles again. Put the pot in the oven, and cook for about 16 to 18 minutes uncovered, gently stirring and submerging at 5 to 10 minutes into cooking.

Step 8:

Make a taste test. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Add the grated parmesan and stir well.

Step 9:

Serve on a plate and garnish with more parmesan on top.

25-Minute Spaghetti and Meat Sauce