This hearty Spaghetti with Meat Sauce recipe is that perfect Italian-inspired dinner ready in under 30 minutes. The meat sauce with pasta is a great combination and the dish is so easy to make.
If you enjoy Italian-Inspired recipes, try our ricotta baked ziti and parmesan chicken pasta recipes.
Why you’ll love this recipe-
- So affordable yet tastes great.
- Easy and quick to make.
- May be customized to personal preference.
- Loved by kids and adults alike.
What You’ll Need:
The ingredients the spaghetti with meat sauce are very simple and you most likely already have them on hand.
- Ground meat- Your favorite ground meat, we used ground pork.
- Onion & garlic- The fresh onion and garlic add flavor to the meat and sauce.
- Seasoning- Salt and pepper are all you need for the seasoning.
- Marinara- Your favorite classic or traditional marinara (pasta sauce) will work great.
- Pasta- Spaghetti pasta is best in this dish, any brand will work.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce-
If you enjoy making your meals in one pot, you’ll love this quick recipe with minimal cleanup!
- Cook pasta- In a Dutch oven, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the water and set pasta aside covered to keep warm.
- Brown meat- In the same Dutch oven, saute the ground meat breaking it apart as it’s being cooked. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
- Add onion and garlic- Add the diced onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- Add marinara- Finally, add the marinara and cook until the sauce starts to bubble, turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine- Now add the pasta back into the Dutch oven, and toss to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy.
Serving Suggestions-
This Italian-inspired dish goes great with your classic Italian dishes. Here are some great ideas to enjoy with the pasta-
- Homemade Bread Sticks
- Caesar Salad Recipe
- Tomato Mozzarella Salad
- Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Italian Bread Recipe
Frequently asked questions-
Can I use a different pasta?
Yes, we love the classic spaghetti but angel hair, linguine, and fettuccine will all work. Just be sure to cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Can I substitute the meat I use?
Yes, you sure may. Ground beef, ground turkey, or even chicken will all work just fine.
What’s the best marinara sauce?
You can truly use any marina or pasta sauce, the flavor is going to be coming from the meat.
Make-Ahead:
You can cook the pasta and keep stored in an air-tight container. Cook the sauce with meat and keep it stored. When ready to serve, combine and cook over low heat until reheated.
Storing-
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: To freeze, place in a freezer container and freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over low heat, and add a dash of oil, water, or some more marinara if the pasta is dry.
More Pasta Recipes to Try:
- Cajun Pasta with Chicken
- Cheese Ravioli Recipe
- Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
- Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
- Baked Ziti Recipe
- Easy Lasagna Recipe
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 8 votes
Homemade recipe for the best Spaghetti and Meat Sauce! Ground meat in marinara toss with spaghetti ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 10 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground pork (or beef)
- 1 medium cooking onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 24 oz marinara (pasta sauce)
- parmesan cheese, serving (optional)
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Cook pasta according to instructions with 1/2 tsp salt. Once cooked, drain water add to a place and cover to keep warm.
In the same Dutch oven, add the diced onion and ground pork. Cook until meat is browned and onion is tender (about 5 minutes), breaking up meat as it’s cooked.
Season with remaining salt and pepper, add garlic and mix well.
Add marinara, turn heat to andium/low cook five minutes.
Add the pasta and stir, cook until pasta is reheated.
Serve immediately!
Nutrition
634kcal Calories65g Carbs31g Protein28g Fat9g Saturated Fat3g Polyunsaturated Fat12g Monounsaturated Fat82mg Cholesterol1748mg Sodium1040mg Potassium5g Fiber9g Sugar746IU Vitamin A15mg Vitamin C66mg Calcium4mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 1748mg76%
Potassium 1040mg30%
Carbohydrates 65g22%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 746IU15%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
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16 comments
- Sherry
Came out gr8
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- Valentina’s Corner
Sherry, I’m so glad you enjoyed the the spaghetti with meat sauce.
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- Misty
This recipe is a wonderful use of time and you can taste the garlic
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the spaghetti with meat sauce.
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- Joseph
Hello Valentina , this is a really good recipe , from a really great Mom , you put Love and Heart into your food . I hope those children do the same when it is their time , I like to add Italian sausage out of the casing ,and some red pepper flakes. I always look forward to your posts , we had a snow storm here in texas and its gonna be a late spring looking forward to a great garden and ” Good Eating ” ” PeaceBeWithYou “
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- Valentina’s Corner
Joseph, you are so kind. The meaty spaghetti is so easy and always on our menu.
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- Toria
This is such a great recipe! This spaghetti is my favorite family dinner!!! Thank you for sharing.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks, Toria for the awesome feedback on our spaghetti recipe. I’m so glad to see that such an easy recipe is a hit with your family. 🙂
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- Johanna
Made this spaghetti. It was so easy and I can’t believe how good it tasted. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
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- Valentina’s Corner
That wonderful, Johanna. Glad this quick spaghetti was a hit with your family. 🙂 Stop back and visit our online home again.
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- Karen
Amazing! Delisious! Easy! Made it today. Will be saving this recipe!
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- admin
Karen, that’s so awesome. Love that it will be saved, puts a smile on my face??.. Easy recipe means more time for loved ones (or to just relax, or read, or go get a massage, or do nothing, oh boy, too far, I’ll stop here…?)
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- Galina
I made this and my family loved it. Hubby said to make more next time. Thank you for the recipe!
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- admin
Galina. That’s wonderful to hear, thank u soo much for sharing. ? I love quick recipes like these that families approve, makes my life so much easier..☺
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- Mary
My husband and I really enjoyed this pasta! Ive been wanting to make a delicious pasta with meat sauce but there was always something missing every time I made it. This recipe was really easy and tasty! My new go to, especially if I just came home at 9 pm after working a 12 hour nursing shift and want something fast and yummy. Thank you 🙂
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- admin
Mary, THANK YOU so much for the great feedback and I totally agree. A great go to when in a hurry but still want something fresh and yummy.:)
Oh a side note, thank you for the work you put in to serving others. May God reward you for it. I know many times it may seem like those 12 hr shifts aren’t appreciated, I just wanted to tell you, YOU ARE!! 🙂 :)..- Reply
