Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    5

  • Calories

    303 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple! 

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • spaghetti noodles , for serving
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Instructions

  1. Season ground beef with salt and pepper. 
  2. In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown.  Drain excess grease. 
  3. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet. 
  4. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well. 
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
  6. This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.
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Notes

  • Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, and spaghetti noodles.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 814mg (34%) Potassium 948mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 885IU (18%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 814mg 34%
Potassium 948mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 885IU 18%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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