Okay, so I tried to make this quick and easy spaghetti sauce the other day. Let me tell you, it was quite the adventure!
Getting Started
First, I gathered all my ingredients. I grabbed some ground beef from the fridge – I think it was about a pound? Then I chopped up an onion and a couple of cloves of garlic. I love garlic, so I might have added an extra clove. Don’t judge!
Cooking the Meat
Next, I heated up a big pot on the stove and threw in the ground beef. I cooked it until it was all brown, making sure to break it up into little pieces with a spoon. It took a while, and I got a little impatient, but hey, good things come to those who wait, right?
- Brown the beef
- Break it up
- Wait patiently
Adding the Flavor
Once the beef was cooked, I tossed in the chopped onion and garlic. I let them cook for a few minutes until they were soft and smelled amazing. My kitchen started to smell like an Italian restaurant. Then came the fun part – adding the tomatoes. I used two big cans of crushed tomatoes. I also threw in some tomato paste to make the sauce thicker.
Spice It Up
Now, for the spices! I added a teaspoon of dried oregano, a teaspoon of dried basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. I’m not a big fan of super spicy food, so I went easy on the pepper. I also added a little bit of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. I heard somewhere that it makes a difference, so why not?
Simmer Down
After everything was mixed together, I turned down the heat and let the sauce simmer. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes, or so I’ve heard. I let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring it occasionally. I may have also tasted it a few times to make sure the flavors were just right. Quality control is important, you know!
The Final Product
Finally, the sauce was ready! I boiled some spaghetti, poured the sauce over it, and sprinkled some Parmesan cheese on top. It looked pretty good, if I do say so myself. And you know what? It tasted even better! It was a simple meal, but it was so satisfying. It totally hit the spot. I was pretty proud of my quick and easy spaghetti sauce, even though I messed up a bit here and there.
So, if you’re ever in the mood for a simple and delicious spaghetti dinner, give this a try! It’s not rocket science, and even if you mess up like I did, it’ll probably still turn out great. Just remember to have fun with it!