Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
A classic homemade spaghetti sauce made with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This easy recipe uses pantry staples and simmers to develop deep, rich flavors perfect for pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the skillet.
- Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, simmer the sauce longer. Substitute ground beef with Italian sausage or turkey for variety. Add more sugar if the tomatoes taste too acidic.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40
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