Hey fam!! Happy Day 7 of JanaWORRY 2026!
Whew! Today is hot hot HOT. I honestly can’t tell if we are in a heatwave or if the sun just woke up angry and chose violence, but one thing is clear… I am MELTING.
So because the weather has zero chill, we are keeping things super simple in the kitchen today.
On the menu? Beef Spaghetti — easy and absolutely stress-free. And listen, this is coming from someone who isn’t even a food lover like that. I mostly eat to stay alive and avoid weakness, but spaghetti? Always a win.
This meal is perfect for everyone — whether you love food, tolerate food, or are just eating because you must. It’s quick and won’t have you sweating over the stove, which is important because life is already doing the most. Between the Back-to-School madness, endless stationery shopping, and uniform stress, who has time for complicated meals?
So grab your ingredients, take a deep breath, and let me show you how to whip up this delicious, no-stress Beef Spaghetti.
How to make Beef Spaghetti
Ingredients:
- 250–300g lean beef mince
- 200g spaghetti
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- Grated cheese (optional, for serving)
Method:
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and beef mince, breaking it up and cooking until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Simmer gently for 10–12 minutes until rich and slightly thick.
- Toss spaghetti through the sauce until fully coated.
- Finish with fresh herbs and optional cheese.
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