Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

from nourishedbynic.com
35 min

Discover a healthier twist on classic pasta with mushroom spaghetti sauce with ground beef. Perfect for mushroom skeptics, it's a tasty strategy to sneak in more veggies!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cups mushrooms (diced)
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce of choice
  • 1 cup of reserved pasta water
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Fresh basil (to serve)
  • Shredded parmesan cheese (to serve)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add garlic and onion. Allow to cook until fragrant and onions are becoming translucent.

  2. 2

    Once fragrant, add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink in colour (about 7 minutes). Drain excess fat from the pot.

  3. 3

    Add diced mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper and saute until mushrooms are soft (about 5 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add marinara sauce, and reserved pasta water. Bring to a low boil, uncovered and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve over your favourite spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.