Learn how to make the best spaghetti with ground beef and Ragu sauce that will be one of your quick family favorite meals! In only 20 minutes, a delicious and hearty dinner will be on the table! If you have a long tiring day, you will pull this quick pasta dish out time and time again. This is a family-friendly, Pittsburgh style beef spaghetti dish that became very popular in the 60’s.
Why this recipe works: This simmered ground beef with a jar of Ragu added pasta dish was easy to prepare, cheap on the budget, and took little time to prepare for all those busy Moms. The best part about this quick spaghetti recipe is it’s super-delicious! Just shake on some Parmesan cheese and toss a salad and dinner is ready to go. If you don’t have time to fuss with dinner, this is a great option!
Read on to find out how to make spaghetti with ground beef and ragu sauce! Spaghetti with Ragu is the perfect dinner for your family!
What Ingredients You will Need to Make Spaghetti with Ground Beef and Ragu sauce:
- Your Favorite Jar of Ragu Spaghetti Sauce – we love the original pasta sauce
- Onion – yellow onions works best
- Garlic Cloves – use fresh cloves or jarred garlic
- Olive Oil – extra virgin olive oil
- Spaghetti – we love thin spaghetti or Vermicelli pasta
- Parmesan Cheese – Shredded Parmesan cheese is great, but so is the grated cheese. Also, a grated or shredded Parmigiano Reggiano is a great choice for all pasta dishes.
How to Make this Delicious spaghetti with ground beef and a Jar of Ragu Sauce
How to Cook the Spaghetti: (quickly make the sauce while the spaghetti is cooking.)
- Fill a medium pot about 3/4 of the way with water. Add salt to taste. Start with 2 teaspoons. Add more salt to the water if desired.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir for at least a full minute so the pasta does not stick.
- Turn the heat down to medium-high and cook according to package directions times. Typically about 10-12 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti well and put the cooked spaghetti back in the same pot. You can add a little oil to prevent it from sticking.
- If you won’t be eating the spaghetti right away, you can rinse the spaghetti in cold water before putting back in the pan so it won’t stick.
How to Make the Ragu Spaghetti Sauce:
- Turn heat to medium-high and add the olive oil to a large skillet.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
- Add the ground beef and cook, chopping the beef up with a spatula as it browns. Salt & pepper beef as it cooks.
- Once the ground beef is cooked through and there is not pink left, drain any grease.
- Stir in the jar of Ragu sauce. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
Cook beef until there is no pink left. You can drain any grease before adding the jar of Ragu.
You don’t have to let the sauce simmer. You can serve the spaghetti as soon as the cooked beef is mixed with the Ragu. Just heat through and mix with the pasta or serve the sauce over the pasta.
Make this easy and delicious filling spaghetti with meat sauce and a jar of Ragu
- 1 lb. Spaghetti
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 (24 oz.) jar Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Parmesan Cheese
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Fill a medium pot about 3/4 of the way with water. Add salt to taste. Start with 2 teaspoons. Add more salt to the water if desired.
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Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir for at least a full minute so the pasta does not stick.
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Turn the heat down to medium-high and cook according to package directions times. Typically about 10-12 minutes.
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Drain the spaghetti well and put the cooked spaghetti back in the same pot. You can add a little oil to prevent it from sticking.
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If you won't be eating the spaghetti right away, you can rinse the spaghetti in cold water before putting back in the pan so it won't stick.
What is the Best Ragu Sauce?
The best Ragu spaghetti sauce is based on personal preference. For this meat sauce recipe, we like to use the traditional variety because we add our own meat, onions and garlic.
What to Serve With Spaghetti with Ground beef and Ragu Sauce
- Tossed Salad – Add to your salad all the healthy ingredients. Tomato, cucumber, black olives and a little fetta cheese. Serve with a delicious Vinaigrette dressing.
- Garlic Bread
- Bread Sticks
What Else Can Be Added to Ragu Spaghetti Sauce?
- Fresh Mushrooms, Sliced
- Black Olives
- Sautéed Vegetables
- Fresh Basil and Parsley
- Capers
- Tomato Paste
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Diced Tomatoes
Does Leftover Spaghetti Keep Well?
Yes, leftover spaghetti or any type of pasta keeps well to eat as leftovers or even a quick lunch. Just store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave. If the pasta absorbs the sauce and is a bit dry, just add more sauce before reheating.
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