Entree: Japan – スパゲッティ・ミートソース ➤ Supagetti Mīto Sōsu (spaghetti with meat sauce)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Total 35 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) spaghetti
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (4 g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter (optional, for gloss)
- Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and cook until soft and translucent, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef and brown, breaking up lumps until fully cooked.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly; season with salt and pepper and stir in butter for shine if using.
5. Meanwhile cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and divide among plates.
6. Spoon meat sauce over each portion, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.