🍝 Old-School Spaghetti with Ground Beef 😍

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, optional

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain.
6. Toss the spaghetti with some of the meat sauce, or serve the sauce generously over the noodles.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot with garlic bread or a simple green salad.