Camp David Spaghetti is a hearty, old-fashioned pasta dinner made with spaghetti, ground beef, Italian sausage, and a rich tomato sauce. Fresh oregano, dried basil, garlic, and onion build layers of savory flavor, while Parmesan cheese melts over the finished servings. It’s a satisfying meal for family dinners, Sunday suppers, or gatherings when you want a generous dish of comforting pasta.
This recipe combines two kinds of meat for a robust sauce. Ground beef cooks with onion and garlic, then simmers with whole peeled tomatoes, tomato sauce, fresh oregano, dried basil, black pepper, and a bay leaf. Giving the sauce time to simmer allows the flavors to blend and creates a flavorful coating for the spaghetti.
Italian sausage adds another layer of savory flavor. The recipe finishes individual portions with sausage and Parmesan cheese, then places them in the oven until the cheese melts and begins to brown. This final step gives the dish its distinctive presentation and makes it feel a little more special than an ordinary bowl of spaghetti.
For the best results, use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet to brown the meat and simmer the sauce without crowding the ingredients. A roomy pot also makes it easier to combine the sauce and cooked pasta evenly. Cook the spaghetti until just tender, following the package directions, so it holds its texture when mixed with the sauce and finished in the oven.
Serve Camp David Spaghetti hot with broiled cheesy garlic bread, homemade ciabatta, or crusty French bread. A fresh garden salad provides a crisp contrast to the rich meat sauce and melted Parmesan.
This recipe makes eight servings, making it a practical choice for a larger family meal or a dinner with friends. If you have leftovers, cool them promptly and refrigerate them in covered containers. Reheat thoroughly before serving, adding a little water or extra tomato sauce if the pasta has absorbed too much liquid.
Whether you’re drawn to the recipe’s memorable name or simply want a substantial spaghetti dinner, Camp David Spaghetti is a classic comfort-food option worth adding to your pasta rotation.
So why wait? Gather your ingredients, get out your pasta pot, and get ready to indulge in a cozy, comforting meal that’s sure to warm your heart and soul. With its hearty flavors and satisfying textures, Camp David Spaghetti is guaranteed to become a beloved classic in your household.
Not quite what you are looking for? Try these other outstanding pasta dishes:
- Chicken, Bacon, and Spinach Spaghetti
- Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
- Freezer Friendly Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Shells
Camp David Spaghetti With Italian Sausage
Serve this with some broiled Cheesy Garlic Bread, homemade Ciabatta Bread or some crusty French Bread . Add in a garden fresh salad and what a perfect meal.
- Total Time: 1:45
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 4 Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 16 oz can Whole Peeled Tomatoes With Juice
- 1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Oregano
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 16 oz pkg Uncooked Spaghetti
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Slice the sausages lengthwise, leaving them attached along one side. This makes them easier to cook.
- Spread them out flat in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning once, until the sausages are browned and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and set aside. Once cooled, cut each sausage in half to make 8 pieces total.
- Place the ground beef, olive oil, onion, and garlic in the skillet, and cook and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the beef is browned and crumbly.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and bay leaf.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended. Remove the bay leaf.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, drop in the pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Drain pasta and mix it into the sauce.
- Place servings of hot pasta with sauce on oven-safe plates, place a cooked, opened sausage over each serving, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Place plates in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and begun to brown.
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: 1:30
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian