Grandma’s Skillet Spaghetti Dish (Print Version)

Comforting skillet spaghetti with seasoned meat sauce and fresh herbs. A timeless classic!

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 907g ground chuck
02 - 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
03 - 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)
04 - 2 cans tomato sauce (800g total)
05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
07 - 1 large onion or 2 medium onions, diced
08 - 1 green pepper, diced

→ Seasonings and Herbs

09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 2 tablespoons minced parsley
12 - 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
13 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - In an extra-large heated skillet, add olive oil. Add diced onions and diced green peppers and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic and lightly browned.
02 - Add ground chuck to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
03 - Add all seasonings to the browned meat and stir to evenly coat. Then add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
05 - In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Drain water and set aside.
06 - Add the prepared sauce to the cooked spaghetti. Stir to combine and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Add a pinch of red chili flakes for some heat, if desired.

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