This homestyle spaghetti with meat sauce is a comforting, family-friendly meal. Ground beef, onions, and seasonings are simmered in rich pasta sauce and served over perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles for a hearty and satisfying dinner that’s quick and easy to make.
In a large skillet, add the ground beef, diced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook over medium heat, breaking the meat into small pieces, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Pour in the pasta sauce and stir to combine. Cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot.
Serve the meat sauce over the noodles and top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Tips and Variations
Adding sliced mushrooms to the sauce is a great way to boost flavor and texture.
You can let the sauce simmer on low for 1–2 hours if you have time; the flavors get even richer.
Adjust seasonings after browning the meat if you like a bolder taste.