Bill's Sunday Night Pasta

If you're searching for the ultimate comfort food to end your week, look no further than "Bill's Sunday Night Pasta." This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender spaghetti with a robust homemade meat sauce that simmers to perfection. Featuring savory ground beef, fragrant garlic, sweet crushed tomatoes, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil, this recipe is a symphony of classic flavors. A touch of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a generous helping of grated parmesan cheese provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under an hour and perfect for feeding a family, this pasta dish is made for sharing and pairs wonderfully with crusty garlic bread or a crisp green salad. Ideal for cozy Sunday dinners, "Bill's Sunday Night Pasta" will leave everyone at the table eagerly awaiting seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors have melded. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.

Step 9

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately, and enjoy your Sunday night pasta with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1108.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2386.1

Total Fat 145.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 416.4mg	0%
Sodium 4504.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 144.9g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 1480.3mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1937.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 21.8%