Old-School Spaghetti With Ground Beef — No Sausage Needed

There’s something special about a classic plate of spaghetti made the old-fashioned way. 🍝 This simple recipe uses ground beef instead of sausage but still delivers a rich, comforting sauce the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar, optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, optional

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