Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce

• 1 lbspaghetti
• 2 tspolive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalkcelery, finely chopped
• 4 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 tbspitalian seasoning
• 1 lbground beef, 90% or leaner
• 1 cancrushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cupfresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cupparmesan, grated
• 1/2 tspsalt

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Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Cook pasta in a pot according to package directions. Drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add beef and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Increase heat to high. Stir in tomatoes and cook until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in parsley and salt. Serve the sauce over the pasta, sprinkled with cheese.