I wanted to share a tip with you for how to season your beef (or other ground meat) for spaghetti. This is a great kitchen tip, and you will wind up with perfect tasting meat for your spaghetti as a result. Not seasoning your beef will leave it bland.
How to season beef for spaghetti
- 1 tsp. minced garlic (you can use 1/2 tsp dry)
- 1/4 cup minced onion (you can use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 jar sauce of your choice
- 1 box pasta of your choice
- For my seasoned beef I like to add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, chopped onion and minced garlic.
- I brown the ground beef, minced garlic and onion.
- Drain off any excess fat, then add the seasonings. Making sure to mix the beef well with the seasonings.
- Next all you have to do is combine the meat with your sauce and heat thoroughly.
- Serve over pasta.
I like to serve my spaghetti with Garlic Breadsticks.
How to Season your Beef for Spaghetti:
For my seasoned beef I like to add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, chopped onion and minced garlic. I brown the ground beef, minced garlic and onion. Drain off any excess fat, then add the seasonings. Making sure to mix the beef well with the seasonings. Next all you have to do is combine the meat with your sauce and heat thoroughly. Serve over pasta.
If you are using 1 lb. of beef, then I would suggest the following ratio however it is really up to your taste preference.
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- 1 tsp minced garlic (you can use 1/2 tsp dry)
- 1/4 cup minced onion (you can use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
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FAQ
Which ground beef is best for spaghetti?
What meat goes best with spaghetti?
Should I season ground beef for spaghetti?
Is spaghetti and ground beef good for you?
Is ground beef good for spaghetti?
The fat adds flavor to the meat. What kind of ground beef is best for spaghetti? You can use any ground beef for spaghetti but some beef has a higher fat content than others tastes best. Be sure to check the package for the fat content. Usually fat content in the 70%-80% range works best but will have more fat to drain.
Is spaghetti good for health?
Spaghetti is nothing but of whole grain pasta. Whole grain pasta will provide more health benefits, helps to protect you from against certain kids of cancer, especially stomach and colon cancer. Pasta is high in carbs, which can be bad for you when consumed in large quantity. It also contains gluten, a type of protein that causes issues for those who are gluten sensitive.
Can you use ground beef for spaghetti sauce?
You can use any ground beef for spaghetti but some beef has a higher fat content than others tastes best. Be sure to check the package for the fat content. Usually fat content in the 70%-80% range works best but will have more fat to drain. 90% beef will have less fat and is somewhat less flavorful. What Kind of Spaghetti Sauce Should I Use?
What kind of beef is best for spaghetti?
What kind of ground beef is best for spaghetti ? In general, ground chuck is usually considered the best type of beef for spaghetti, because it is fattier than ground sirloin or ground round, meaning it has more flavor. How do I thicken spaghetti sauce?