Nostalgic School Cafeteria Spaghetti: A Classic Comfort Food

 

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 pound spaghetti

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef

Brown the Beef:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon.

Drain Fat:

Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

Sauté Onions and Garlic:

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.

Add Sauces and Seasonings:

Pour in the spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Stir in the Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Simmer:

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Cook the Spaghetti

Cook Pasta:

While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4: Combine and Serve

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well coated.

Serve:

Serve the spaghetti topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

How to Prepare

Brown the ground beef and sauté the onions and garlic. Add sauces and seasonings, then simmer. Cook the spaghetti and toss it with the sauce. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese.

Preparation Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings

This recipe serves 4-6 people.