Easy Ground Beef Spaghetti

🍝 Easy Ground Beef Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce

• 1 lb spaghetti

• Salt (for pasta water)

• ½ tsp black pepper (optional)

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• Grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella (optional)

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Instructions

1. Boil the pasta

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

   • Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the ground beef

   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned.

   • Break it up while cooking.

   • Drain excess grease.

3. Add the sauce

   • Pour in the jar of spaghetti sauce.

   • Add black pepper or garlic powder if using.

   • Simmer 10–15 minutes on low.

4. Combine

   • Mix spaghetti into the sauce or spoon sauce over the pasta.

   • Top with cheese if desired.

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🧄 Garlic Bread (Side)

• Spread softened butter on sliced bread.

• Sprinkle garlic powder on top.

• Bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until golden.

That’s it. Simple, classic, and filling.

If you want it extra saucy or extra meaty, I can adjust the amounts for you.