This spaghetti sauce recipe is a labor of love, simmering low and slow to develop rich flavors that will make your whole house smell amazing. It is the perfect sauce to top off your favorite pasta dish and will surely become a new go-to in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The longer you let the sauce simmer, the richer the flavors will be.
This sauce can easily be doubled or tripled and frozen for future meals.