Creating a heartwarming and inviting spaghetti meat sauce is about weaving together the best of ingredients, patience, and love.
A dish that has the power to turn an ordinary evening into a memorable one, this recipe is designed not just to satisfy hunger but to create an atmosphere of warmth and welcome, encouraging your visitor to linger over the dinner table long into the night.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef: The foundation of our sauce, lending it a rich and deep flavor.
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped: Adds a layer of sweetness and texture.
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced: For that essential aromatic kick.
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes: The backbone of the sauce, providing body and acidity.
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce: For a smoother consistency and richer tomato flavor.
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste: Intensifies the tomato essence.
- 1/2 cup red wine: A secret ingredient that adds depth and complexity (optional).
- 2 teaspoons sugar: Balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- 1 tablespoon dried basil: For a herby backdrop.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano: Adds earthiness to the sauce.
- Salt and pepper to taste: Essential seasonings that lift all the other flavors.
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped: Brings freshness and color.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese: For that irresistible cheesy goodness.
- Olive oil: For cooking.
- Spaghetti, cooked al dente: The perfect canvas for your sauce.
