# Spaghetti with meat sauce (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | Freezer-Friendly Dinner Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.44 per serving, ~$16.31 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.56* per serving (74%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 medium yellow onion yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves garlic
- cooking oil cooking oil
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) ground beef _(amount estimated)_
- salt, to taste salt
- freshly cracked black pepper, to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste tomato paste
- dried oregano dried oregano
- dried basil dried basil
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce tomato sauce
- a pinch of sugar sugar
- 1 box spaghetti spaghetti
- parmesan cheese, grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil, chopped fresh basil

## Steps

1. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=18s) Chop the yellow onion finely.
2. [0:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=50s) Mince the garlic cloves.
3. [1:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=109s) Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, and break it up with a spatula.
4. [1:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=115s) Season the beef with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until fully browned.
5. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=120s) Add the chopped onion and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
6. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=127s) Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
7. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=131s) Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop the flavor.
8. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=142s) Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
9. [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=148s) Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity, and bring the mixture to a uniform boil while stirring.
10. [2:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=159s) Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=209s) Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
12. [3:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=225s) Taste the meat sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
13. [5:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcwGrKs35U&t=307s) Plate the spaghetti, top with a generous amount of meat sauce, and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
14. Toss the pasta and sauce together before serving if desired.

## Equipment

- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Large pot / Dutch oven
- Large pot
- Spatula / Wooden spoon
- Tongs
- Cheese grater

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact weight of ground beef
- exact measurements of dried herbs
- exact size of tomato cans

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