Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 cans tomato puree; 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
20 servings
Calories
112 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Joshua Guerrero

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Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe has no added sugar! It's meaty, thick, full of Italian flavor and great served over traditional pasta or spaghetti squash for a low-carb meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans tomato puree 29 ounces each
2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice 14.5 ounces each
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

In a large saucepan or pot on the stove, brown the ground beef over medium heat along with the garlic. Drain off any fat.1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 3 teaspoons minced garlic
Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low boil. Stir often. 2 cans tomato puree, 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Once the sauce is heated through and at a low boil, reduce the burner temperature to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. This will allow some of the moisture to evaporate out, making your sauce thicker.
Serve immediately over pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Or allow the sauce to cool, then package it in freezer-safe containers for easy storage.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 2.5 quarts of sauce, with 1 serving being 1/2 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
How do I thicken spaghetti sauce? You could add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste. Or you can simply cook longer over very low heat to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken.

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Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 554mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	112kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Sodium	284mg	12%
Potassium	554mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	505IU	10%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	3mg	17%