Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
2. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
6. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
7. Once the beef is fully cooked, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil to the skillet. Stir to combine.
8. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
9. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
11. Stir the pasta and sauce together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3