This classic Italian meat-based sauce is slowly cooked to thicken and allow flavours to meld.
In a large, heavy pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic and tomatoes until vegetables are soft and lightly coloured.
Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is lightly browned, breaking chunks into small pieces.
Add pasta sauce and mustard, bringing the mixture to a rapid boil on high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid almost evaporates.
Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
Cook spaghetti noodles in 5 quart (5 1/2 L) pot with 3 quarts (3 1/2 L) of boiling water. Cook noodles about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they reach al dente stage.
Strain noodles. Pour sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and serve immediately.
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 384
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.88g28%
- Saturated Fat 5.55g28%
- Trans Fat .63g
- Cholesterol 51.91mg18%
- Sodium 1240mg52%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.35g11%
- Dietary Fiber 3.47g14%
- Sugars 6.85g
- Protein 22.53g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large, heavy pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic and tomatoes until vegetables are soft and lightly coloured.
Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is lightly browned, breaking chunks into small pieces.
Add pasta sauce and mustard, bringing the mixture to a rapid boil on high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid almost evaporates.
Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
Cook spaghetti noodles in 5 quart (5 1/2 L) pot with 3 quarts (3 1/2 L) of boiling water. Cook noodles about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they reach al dente stage.
Strain noodles. Pour sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and serve immediately.