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Olive Garden Spaghetti

A comforting dish that's creamy, savory, and utterly satisfying, bringing the delightful flavors of Olive Garden right into your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes.
  7. While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
  8. Drain the spaghetti in a colander.
  9. Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving.