Spaghetti with Meatsauce
Servings 2
Calories 842kcal
Ingredients
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic sliced
- ¼ cup Onion diced small
- 8 oz Ground beef
- 2 cups Crushed tomatoes preferably San Marzano
- 4 oz Spaghetti
- ¼ cup Fresh basil chopped
- 4 tsp Parmesan cheese grated
Peas
- 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups Green peas
Sliced Pears
- 1 Pears sliced, see Fruit Guide to substitute seasonal fruits, if applicable
Lemon Sparkling Water
- 24 oz Sparkling water
- 2 slices Lemon
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Prepare all ingredients as listed.
- Cook aromatics: Heat a pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté sliced garlic and diced onion until softened.
- Brown meat: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces with a spatula.
- Simmer sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes and season generously with salt and pepper. Partially cover with a lid and simmer on low for 30–35 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti: While the sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired.
- Finish pasta: Add the drained spaghetti to the meat sauce and mix well to coat. Add pasta water to help the sauce meld with the pasta if desired. Stir in chopped basil.
- Cook peas: In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add green peas and sauté for 2–3 minutes until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make lemon water: In a pitcher or large glass, combine sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice, if desired.
- Serve: Serve spaghetti topped with Parmesan cheese, alongside sautéed peas, sliced pears, and lemon sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 1679mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1828IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 9mg