Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Sauce with Beef

This hearty spaghetti sauce has the rich flavor of roasted garlic and lots of hearty ground beef. Its a warm and filling meal. Its great for a cozy dinner with friends or family.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 head garlic, roasted
• 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
• Cooked spaghetti, for serving

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with a little olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until soft and caramelized

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into a paste

Add the roasted garlic paste to the skillet with the beef and onions

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper

Simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired

Enjoy