The sauce has a comforting, hearty texture that pairs perfectly with the tender pasta. Plus, it’s a versatile dish that can be customized with different herbs, spices, and toppings to suit your taste. The simplicity and balance of flavors make it a universally loved comfort food.
Grandpa Calkins’ Spaghetti
Making spaghetti and meat sauce is easy and straight forward. You need simple ingredients like ground meat, canned sauce, peppers, olives, and pasta. The prep involves minimal browning, and the sauce cooks in one pot, reducing cleanup. Once combined, the sauce simmers with occasional stirring while you cook the spaghetti, making it a low-effort meal perfect for busy weeknights with a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 90/10 browned
- 1 can marinara sauce
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1 can diced black olives
- 1 can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1 lb Spaghetti
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in large pot.
- Add other ingredients to pot and let simmer for one hour.
- Prepare pasta per package instructions
- Serve with grated parmesan