Serves

4 to 6

Prep time 10 minutes

Cook time 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef or sweet or spicy Italian sausage (casings removed), or a combination

1 can (8 oz.) Del Monte® Mushroom Stems and Pieces, drained, optional

1 cup diced onion

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 can (28 oz.) Contadina® Crushed Tomatoes

1 can (15 oz.) Contadina® Tomato Sauce

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves or 3/4 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

3/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, optional

1 lb. uncooked spaghetti

Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Directions

  1. Combine beef, mushrooms, onion and garlic in a large, high-sided skillet. Cook 5 to 7 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring until meat is browned and crumbly and onion is softened.

  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return spaghetti to pot.

  3. Add half the sauce (about 3 cups) to the spaghetti and toss to coat. Serve pasta topped with more sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

VARIATIONS

Prepare recipe as directed, except:

For Spicy Spaghetti Sauce, add 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes in Step 2.

For Creamy Spaghetti Sauce, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream after 30 minute simmer.  Do not boil.

For Veggie Spaghetti Sauce, omit meat and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 1 can (15 oz.) white or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, in Step 1.

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