Here’s a classic Spaghetti with Minced Meat (Mince) recipe—simple, hearty, and perfect for a weeknight meal 🍝🥩
🍝 Spaghetti with Minced Meat
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or pork
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for a kick
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
1. Cook Spaghetti
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Meat Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft, 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add minced meat and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add tomato sauce.
- Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
3. Combine & Serve
- Toss spaghetti with meat sauce or serve sauce over spaghetti.
- Top with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tips
- For richer flavor, add a splash of red wine when cooking the meat.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra nutrition.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan spaghetti and mince recipe, where everything cooks together for less cleanup and faster dinner.
Do you want me to do that?
