Spaghetti Sauce with Meat

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and parsley. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti.

Interesting Facts

• This classic spaghetti sauce is a great way to dress up a meal of simple spaghetti.
• This sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
• This sauce can also be used as a base for other Italian dishes like lasagna or baked ziti.