Dad's Spaghetti

Recipe View 5 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the minced onion, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Return the beef mixture to the pan. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the paste to caramelize slightly, which will deepen the flavor of the sauce. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the condensed tomato soup and water to the pan. Stir well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, if using. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. (30-60 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if needed to create a luscious, clinging sauce. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.