This version of a classic Italian dish combines bacon with ground beef and canned crushed tomatoes in a sauce to be served over spaghetti.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
451 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook spaghetti uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add bacon. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, carrot, and oregano to bacon; continue cooking until vegetables begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Crumble in ground beef; cook and stir until no longer pink and completely cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Pour vinegar over ground beef mixture; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; bring to a boil, season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat. Stir in basil .
Step 4
Spoon sauce over spaghetti; top with Parmesan cheese to serve.