Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce features a hearty, slow-simmered meat sauce enriched with tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, and herbs. The long cook melds savory beef with oregano, onion, and a hint of sweetness for a full, balanced flavor that clings to al dente pasta. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Drain and discard the grease.
- 5
Transfer the beef to a large pot over low heat; stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, salt, oregano, sugar, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 6
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
- 7
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 8
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- 9
Serve the meat sauce over the spaghetti.
- Calories 684.66 kcal High 34%
- Protein 34.13 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 83.93 g 31%
- Total Fat 24.39 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.23 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.51 mg High 27%
- Sodium 386.49 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 8.88 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 11.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 85.98 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.0 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 893.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 132.66 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 19.39 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Onion, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 684.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Onion, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 684.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 684.66 calories and 34.13 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 386.49 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.23 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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