{"id":7549,"date":"2026-09-05T20:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7549"},"modified":"2026-09-05T20:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T20:37:54","slug":"hearty-spaghetti-with-thick-beef-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/05\/hearty-spaghetti-with-thick-beef-tomato-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0HEARTY SPAGHETTI WITH THICK BEEF TOMATO SAUCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0HEARTY SPAGHETTI WITH THICK BEEF TOMATO SAUCE<\/h1>\n

This hearty spaghetti is loaded with a rich, meaty tomato sauce that\u2019s thick, flavorful, and packed with tender ground beef. Served over perfectly cooked spaghetti, it\u2019s an easy, comforting dinner the whole family will love!<\/p>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes
\nCook Time:<\/strong> 45 minutes
\nServings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Spaghetti<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 14 oz spaghetti<\/li>\n
  • Salt, for the pasta water<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Beef Tomato Sauce<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n
    • 1\u00bc lbs lean ground beef<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste<\/li>\n
    • 28 oz crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n
    • 14 oz diced tomatoes<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd teaspoon dried basil<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup beef broth or water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n

      1. Saut\u00e9 the Onion and Garlic<\/h3>\n

      Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.<\/p>\n

      Add the chopped onion and cook for 5\u20136 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.<\/p>\n

      Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds<\/strong>, until fragrant.<\/p>\n

      2. Brown the Beef<\/h3>\n

      Add the ground beef to the skillet.<\/p>\n

      Cook for 5\u20136 minutes<\/strong>, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon into rustic, bite-sized crumbles. Continue cooking until browned and no longer pink.<\/p>\n

      3. Build the Sauce<\/h3>\n

      Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute<\/strong> to deepen its flavor.<\/p>\n

      Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and beef broth or water.<\/p>\n

      Stir everything together until well combined.<\/p>\n

      4. Simmer Until Thick<\/h3>\n

      Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.<\/p>\n

      Cook uncovered for 25\u201330 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes thick, rich, and meaty.<\/p>\n

      It should be thick enough to sit generously on top of the spaghetti without running off.<\/p>\n

      5. Cook the Spaghetti<\/h3>\n

      While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.<\/p>\n

      Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Before draining, reserve a little pasta water.<\/p>\n

      Drain the spaghetti and set aside.<\/p>\n

      6. Serve<\/h3>\n

      Taste the meat sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.<\/p>\n

      If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a small splash of reserved pasta water.<\/p>\n

      Divide the spaghetti among four plates and spoon a generous amount of the thick beef tomato sauce directly over the top.<\/p>\n

      For the best presentation, don’t completely mix the sauce into the pasta<\/strong>. Keep the spaghetti underneath and pile the rich, meaty sauce generously on top.<\/p>\n

      Serve hot and enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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