Best Scrumptious Spaghetti Recipes

TRADITIONAL SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA

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This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta.

Provided by Aldo

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or more if needed
1 onion, finely chopped
7 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
2 cups passata (crushed tomatoes)
1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in passata, water, and sugar; cook until sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes
Drain spaghetti and toss with sauce, remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.4 calories, Carbohydrate 97.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 615.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF

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This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)

Provided by Hank's Mom

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

FAVORITE BAKED SPAGHETTI

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This yummy baked spaghetti casserole will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. It's especially popular with my grandchildren, who just love baked spaghetti with all the cheese. -Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.