Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Cheese

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Cheese recipe—an irresistible blend of tender spaghetti, hearty meat sauce, and bubbling layers of melted Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. This family-friendly dish combines the rich flavors of savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce with hints of oregano and basil. Tossed together and baked to cheesy perfection under the broiler, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in under an hour and serving up to four, it’s a satisfying meal that’s as simple as it is delicious. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 500 grams ground beef
• 800 grams canned tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 100 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pan. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 8 minutes.

Step 5

Once the meat is browned, stir in the canned tomato puree, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Preheat your oven's broiler.

Step 8

Toss the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until well combined. Transfer to a large oven-safe baking dish.

Step 9

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the spaghetti, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Place the dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2082.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3100.8

Total Fat 173.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 532.6mg	0%
Sodium 5129.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 54.0g
Protein 176.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2155.2mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 5502.4mg	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: 49.5%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 28.2%