Description
A rich and flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic herbs. Perfect for pairing with pasta or storing for future meals.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works well)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a 5 qt Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned. Optionally, spoon off excess fat for a leaner sauce.
- Sauté the Onion: Add diced onion to the beef. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat everything and enhance the flavor.
- Add Herbs and Tomatoes: Stir in oregano and basil. Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add sugar to balance acidity. Stir and bring to a boil, reducing heat to prevent splatter.
- Simmer the Sauce: Lower the heat and partially cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or sugar.
- Serve: Spoon the sauce over cooked spaghetti and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley or basil.
Notes
- Freeze for Later: Make extra and freeze for easy future meals!
- Adjust the Flavor: Taste the sauce while it simmers, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
