Old-school spaghetti*

🍝 Old-School Spaghetti – Classic, Hearty, and Full of Flavor ❤️

This Old-School Spaghetti recipe brings back the comforting taste of homemade family dinners — rich tomato sauce, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and tender spaghetti noodles. It’s simple, satisfying, and just like the ones Grandma used to make!

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🍅 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sugar (to balance the acidity)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bay leaf (optional)

For the Pasta:

• 12 oz spaghetti noodles
• Water and salt, for boiling

For Serving:

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley or basil (optional)

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