Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Extra Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve a small splash of pasta water before draining.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and season with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors come together.
- Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the sauce and toss until every strand is coated. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan sprinkled over the top.