✔ 1 lb (450g) minced beef 🥩
✔ 6 slices bacon (chopped) 🥓
✔ 1 small onion (chopped) 🧅
✔ 3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
✔ 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
✔ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
✔ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
✔ ½ teaspoon dried basil
✔ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
✔ ½ teaspoon salt & black pepper (to taste)
✔ 1 teaspoon sugar (balances acidity, optional)
For the Pasta & Cheese:
✔ 12 oz spaghetti 🍝
✔ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
✔ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
✔ 1 egg (for creamier texture, optional)
✔ 2 tablespoons butter (for coating spaghetti)
