Cooks like this recipeHomemade spaghetti with meat sauce is a favorite for all ages! Make it a weeknight staple with this delicious, easy recipe. With a few simple ingredients, you can create your own red sauce that’s even better than a store-bought jar. Best of all, it’s great for leftovers.
How to Make It
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti pasta (try whole wheat for more fiber)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Change it up by using ground turkey instead of ground beef. To make allergy-friendly, swap out the ingredients to fit your family’s needs. For example, use gluten-free pasta to make gluten- and wheat-free.
Tips for Families Introducing Solids:
Pasta is a great way for babies and toddlers to learn to self-feed. Use larger pasta shapes like penne or rotini that your baby can easily grasp with their whole hand. Help older babies develop their pincer grasp (using their thumb and pointer finger) by offering pasta shells or cut-up spaghetti.
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