Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Savory Ground Beef

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Savory Ground Beef
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 03, 2024

This homemade spaghetti sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish made with savory ground beef, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or to impress guests, this sauce is versatile and can be served over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound spaghetti

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. Serve the spaghetti topped with the homemade sauce and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Adding a pinch of sugar to the sauce helps to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for future use.