National Spaghetti Day: Why Better Ingredients Make Better Comfort Food

National Spaghetti Day: Why Better Ingredients Make Better Comfort Food

Spaghetti night is a favorite in so many homes — and for good reason. It’s simple, comforting, and easy to bring everyone to the table.

But the difference between an average spaghetti dinner and a great one comes down to ingredients.

Start with Quality Protein

Using local, grass-fed ground beef from Providence Cattle means you know where your food comes from and how it was raised. Local beef is fresher, handled with care, and raised with higher standards than most grocery store options.

It also means better flavor — without relying on heavy sauces or added sugar to make up for bland meat.

Flavor Comes from Spices, Not Additives

You don’t need packets or pre-made seasoning blends filled with fillers to make spaghetti taste great. Real spices — garlic, oregano, basil, onion, crushed red pepper — bring depth and flavor naturally.

Refilling spices also keeps jars out of the landfill and ensures your spices stay fresh, which makes a big difference in taste.

Simple Food Can Still Be Special

Clean eating doesn’t mean giving up comfort foods. It means choosing better versions of the meals you already love.

A pot of pasta, local beef, and real spices is a perfect example of how simple choices can turn an everyday meal into something nourishing and satisfying.

At Life Essentials Refillery, we believe food should be both comforting and intentional — made with ingredients you recognize and trust.

Simple Recipe:

Simple Spaghetti with Local Ground Beef

Comfort food made with real ingredients

⏱ Ready in: 30 minutes

🍽 Serves: 4

🧺 Ingredients

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef from Providence Cattle

  • 12 oz spaghetti

  • 1 jar crushed tomatoes or simple tomato sauce (no added sugar)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper

Tip: Fresh, refillable spices give better flavor than old jars.

👩🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.

  3. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10–15 minutes.

  6. Serve sauce over spaghetti and enjoy.