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Spaghetti with Meatsauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 993kcal

Ingredients

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced small
  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 2 cups Crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 oz Spaghetti
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 4 tsp Parmesan cheese grated

Peas

  • 1 TBSP Butter
  • 2 cups Green peas

Watermelon

  • 2 slices Watermelon

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 slices Lemon
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make meat sauce: Heat a pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sauté until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces. Stir in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, partially cover, and simmer on low for 30–35 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta water if desired. Add pasta to meat sauce and stir to coat. Mix in butter and basil.
  • Cook peas: In a pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add peas and sauté 2–3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare drink: In a glass or pitcher, combine sparkling water with lemon slices. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve: Plate spaghetti with extra Parmesan. Serve alongside peas, watermelon slices, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 993kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 1901mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3958IU | Vitamin C: 111mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 9mg