Begin by warming a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add the lean ground meat to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for about 6 minutes, until it's browned and no longer pink.

Sprinkle some salt over the meat, reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the marinara sauce.

Fill the empty marinara jar with water (approximately 3 cups), then pour it into the pot.

Add the uncooked pasta, stirring to ensure it's well coated with the sauce. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.

Allow the mixture to cook for a total of 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Once time is up, check the tenderness of the pasta; it should be perfectly al dente.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil.