{"id":2509,"date":"2026-03-18T22:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2509"},"modified":"2026-03-18T22:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:36:38","slug":"old-school-spaghetti-with-ground-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/old-school-spaghetti-with-ground-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Old-School Spaghetti with Ground Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0Old-School Spaghetti with Ground Beef (No Sausage)<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Description<\/h3>\n<p>This classic homemade spaghetti is rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Made with seasoned ground beef and a slow-simmered tomato sauce, it\u2019s a simple yet delicious meal that doesn\u2019t need sausage to taste amazing.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>500g (1 lb) ground beef<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion (finely chopped)<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic (minced)<\/li>\n<li>1 can (800g \/ 28 oz) crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried basil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf (optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup water or beef broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Pasta:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>400\u2013500g spaghetti<\/li>\n<li>Water for boiling<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Garnish (optional):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley or basil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Base<\/h3>\n<p>Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 4\u20135 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cook the Ground Beef<\/h3>\n<p>Add the ground beef to the pan. Break it apart using a spoon and cook until browned (about 6\u20138 minutes).<br \/>\nDrain excess fat if necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Build the Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>Add tomato paste and mix well with the meat.<br \/>\nThen pour in the crushed tomatoes and water (or broth). Stir everything together.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Season the Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>Add:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper<\/li>\n<li>Oregano<\/li>\n<li>Basil<\/li>\n<li>Paprika (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Sugar (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Bay leaf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Simmer Slowly<\/h3>\n<p>Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for <strong>20\u201330 minutes<\/strong> (or longer if you want deeper flavor).<br \/>\nStir occasionally. The longer it cooks, the richer it becomes.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Cook the Spaghetti<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.<br \/>\nAdd spaghetti and cook according to package instructions (usually 8\u201310 minutes).<br \/>\nDrain and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Combine &amp; Serve<\/h3>\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix the spaghetti directly into the sauce<br \/>\n<strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Serve sauce on top of the pasta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the sauce simmer longer for better taste<\/li>\n<li>Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a little heat<\/li>\n<li>A splash of milk or butter can make the sauce smoother<\/li>\n<li>Always salt your pasta water\u2014it makes a big difference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Idea<\/h2>\n<p>Serve your spaghetti with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<li>Fresh salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Final Result<\/h2>\n<p>You get a rich, hearty plate of spaghetti with tender ground beef and a flavorful tomato sauce\u2014simple, classic, and super satisfying without needing sausage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Old-School Spaghetti with Ground Beef (No Sausage) \u00a0Description This classic homemade spaghetti is rich, comforting, and full of flavor. 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