Description
Rich, hearty and full-flavored, this is the ultimate spaghetti dish. Did I mention it is super simple and quick?
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 whole Large Onion, Grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoons Red Chili Flakes (or To Taste)
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Or To Taste
- 2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
- 1 head Garlic, All Cloves Peeled And Roughly Chopped
- 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste
- 1 jar (32 Oz. Size) Good Marinara Pasta Sauce, Look For One That Is A Rich Red Color And Not Watery
- 1 pinch Grated/shaved Parmesan Cheese To Top Off Each Bowl
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves, Ripped Into Large Pieces To Top Off Bowls
- 2 pounds Thick Spaghetti Pasta, Or Your Favorite Pasta
Preparation
For the beef marinara:
In a large non-stick pan with the heat off, combine beef, grated onion, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, paprika, red chili flakes, dried basil, black pepper and plenty of salt (or to taste). Once all these ingredients are fully incorporated, turn burner heat to high. Using a spatula, break up the beef, mix it around every so often, and allow it to cook until the beef has browned and all the liquid has evaporated. Add the chopped garlic and saute the beef for a minute or two by mixing it around the pan with your spatula. Add the tomato paste and mix around to combine. Saute for another minute. Then add in the pasta sauce and stir to combine. Turn the burner down to medium-low to simmer.
For the pasta:
Boil a large pot of water on high. Once boiling, add a hefty amount of salt (this is where the pasta can obtain flavor). Stir around to dissolve salt and add pasta. Stir pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente (for mine, this was approximately 7 minutes). Don’t overcook. Pasta should have a nice bite to it. Once cooked, turn off the heat, drain the pasta and serve in bowls with beef marinara on top. Finish off with fresh basil and Parmesan. Add extra chili flakes to your bowl if you want more heat. Enjoy!
