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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

May 8, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer 24 Comments

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Homemade spaghetti with meat sauce made with carrot, celery, and San Marzano tomatoes! This delicious meal is perfect for the family or enjoy a potluck style meal for a crowd.

Barilla® Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato & Meat Sauce - The Foodie Affair

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

It’s almost Mother’s Day! The perfect time of year to show your appreciation to those nurturing ladies in your life.

I look forward to spoiling my mom with some extra love to remind her how much she means to me.

I’ve come up with an idea for a gift, but she just might be reading this so I won’t spill the beans here.

As I think of the influence and guidance my mother has given me, I can’t help but think of so many other women that have also touched my life.

Like my aunts who were always available for encouragement during my young growing years.

The neighborhood mommies that I could rely on to help with carpooling duties when I needed a hand with my own kids.

Even the ladies that I work with at my job have taken on a unique roll of support!

Barilla® Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato & Meat Sauce - The Foodie Affair

I’ve worked in the same office for the past ten years, and while there have been some personnel changes, there is a core group of women that have been able to rely on each other year after year.

We understand the stress and pressure that woking outside of the house can bring to moms, so we step in and offer assistance whenever it’s needed, just like you do for family!

There have been numerous occasions when a deadline or conflict with work assignments are eased by a co-worker so that no mom misses their children’s cheerleading try-outs, baseball game, and school play or bake sale! 

Barilla® Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato & Meat Sauce - The Foodie Affair

Bonding With Good Food

One way I show my appreciation to these ladies is by bringing in homemade goodies into the office.

Nothing bonds people together or expresses love more than being treated to a cooked meal!

Instead of preparing a sweet treat like I often do, I’m going to celebrate Mother’s Day with these fabulous hard working friends by serving lunch!

This filling, family-style spaghetti with meat sauce meal is made with fresh ingredients like onion, celery, carrots and San Marzano tomatoes, which adds substance and flavor to the sauce.

I’ll be able to cook the pasta and sauce ahead of time, toss it all together and keep warm in a slow cooker until serving time .

Barilla® Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato & Meat Sauce - The Foodie Affair

The women that I work with are all in different stages in their lives. 

Some are moms of young children, other are grandmothers or single mamas taking on all duties of a caretaker, and several of the ladies don’t have children.

Instead, they’re automatically assigned to be an auntie to all of the kids!!

Regardless of the role each of us hold, we are a supportive family, and families gather during times of celebration with a feast!

I’m honored to be a part of this community and can’t wait to show my appreciation with this tasty Mother’s Day lunch!

How will you be spending your day on May 10th?

Barilla® Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato & Meat Sauce - The Foodie Affair
Barilla® Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato & Meat Sauce - The Foodie Affair
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Yield: 8 Servings

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti topped with meat sauce on a white plate

Delicious homemade meat sauce made with vegetables topped on spaghetti noodles.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 1 stem celery, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
  • 1 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano, shaved

Instructions

  • Place a pot of water to boil, Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, carrot and celery with the extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add the meat and cook until browned well. Incorporate the tomatoes and 1 cup of water, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Top with cheese.
  • OPTIONAL - After the meat is browned, you can deglaze the sauce by adding the wine and let it reduce all the way.
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    8

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 303Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 253mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 19g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    Comments

    1. Erlene

      May 8, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Yummy! Love the added fresh veggies in the sauce. I’ve never used San Marzano Tomatoes and will have to try it.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:26 am

        San Marzano tomatoes are tasty. You’ll enjoy the flavor it adds to the sauce, Eriene!

        Reply
    2. Katerina

      May 8, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      This dish screams my name! Perfect family meal!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Spaghetti is always a hit! So tasty 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marjie - Home Again Jiggety-jig!

      May 8, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      We use a lot of Barilla Plus pasta! There is nothing like a satisfying spaghetti dinner, and yours looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Barilla® is economical and tasty! Pasta is always stocked in my pantry.

        Reply
    4. Nicky

      May 8, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      This looks delicious. Homemade sauce is so easy to make and you can add all kinds of vegetables to it. This recipe is easy and perfect for weeknight meals.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:19 am

        Simple ingredients with lots of flavor, and this meal is super quick to put together!

        Reply
    5. Brandy M.

      May 8, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Look at all that meaty goodness! We have spaghetti night several times a month and this sauce looks so good. I have been on the hunt for a new sauce recipe and I think I just found it.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:18 am

        Homemade sauce is so easy to make and tastes fantastic. Thanks for putting this recipe in your meal plan!

        Reply
    6. Prairie Gal Cookin'

      May 8, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      This looks amazing! I’d love to have some of it right now!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:14 am

        It comes together under 30 minutes, so you could have a plateful in no time 🙂

        Reply
    7. Elizabeth O.

      May 9, 2015 at 2:48 am

      that made me hungry. I also like adding veggies to my meat sauce. My kids are not veggie fans, but added in a spaghetti sauce, they eat.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2015 at 9:13 am

        The veggies add a nutritional boost and yes, sneak then in when you can!

        Reply
    8. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

      May 9, 2015 at 9:14 am

      I love Barilla products and your dish looks so yummy and easy to make! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 14, 2015 at 11:04 pm

        Super easy to make, Linda! Perfect meal for during the week 🙂

        Reply
    9. Sandra Shaffer

      May 9, 2015 at 9:20 am

      My husband always wants spaghetti for his birthday meal. He loves it too!

      Reply
    10. Sandra Shaffer

      May 9, 2015 at 9:21 am

      Thanks, joy! The veggies are definitely a bonus 🙂

      Reply
    11. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

      May 9, 2015 at 11:19 am

      I am a fan of Barilla too. Especially the ones that cook in 3 mins for the kiddoes.

      Reply
    12. Abigail

      May 9, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      I can seriously eat this dish almost everyday as it looks so delicious!

      Reply
    13. Daniela

      May 9, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Hi Sandra,
      Just stumbled upon your site and I’m very glad I did.
      You have a beautiful blog and these spaghetti with meat sauce look and sound stunning.

      Reply
    14. Healing Tomato

      May 9, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      That looks so delicious. I love seeing pasta recipes all year round.

      Reply
    15. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3

      May 11, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      I love all the veggies in it! Not only added nutrition, but I’m sure it adds a lot of flavor!

      Reply

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