Classic and flavorful spaghetti sauce recipe

This classic spaghetti sauce recipe is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, herbs, and ground beef. It's a hearty and delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with spaghetti noodles. Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound spaghetti noodles

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let the sauce cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti noodles and enjoy!

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