Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese
A comforting and hearty pasta dish featuring a savory ground beef and tomato sauce that comes together in under an hour.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 to taste Salt and Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese(optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- 4
Stir in the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste and dried oregano, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- 6
Pour in the marinara sauce, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes while the pasta finishes.
- 7
Drain the spaghetti and toss it directly into the sauce or serve the sauce over individual portions of pasta.
- 8
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
580
29% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
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