Spaghetti Bolognese

INGREDIENTS:

• Spaghetti

• 1 pound ground beef1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced1

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Grated cheese, for serving

DIRECTIONS: Cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, stirring frequently. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, until it has thickened. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Pour the sauce over the spaghetti. Sprinkle with grated cheese, if desired.