Spaghetti with Italian Meat Sauce

How would you rate this recipe?
Would you make this recipe again?
What skill level is this recipe?

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (available in bulk at PCC)
  • 3/4 pound ground pork, beef, chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup chopped heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with a little bit of olive oil.

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a heavy bottomed sauté pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until they begin to turn golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute more. Add meat, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, and cook until it is done through. Stir in tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes.

To give the sauce a smoother consistency, add about 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and simmer until sauce thickens and becomes silky, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in parsley or basil and season with salt and pepper.

Serve sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle with grated Pecorino.

PCC Member Card Illustration

Don’t Just Shop Your Values. Own Them.

When you’re a PCC member, your voice and your groceries go further — every purchase you make supports our community. Join our co-op today for a one-time fee of $60 and enjoy a lifetime of benefits, including exclusive offers and events, partner discounts with local businesses and more.

Become a member