Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Description
This sauce begins by seasoning ground beef with salt and pepper, then browning it with chopped onion for flavor and texture. Excess grease is drained to avoid heaviness. Tomato sauce and paste are added alongside typical Italian seasonings—dried parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired—to deepen the flavor complexity. Worcestershire sauce contributes umami notes, while a small amount of sugar balances acidity from the tomatoes.
Water is stirred in to loosen the sauce slightly, and it simmers for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and thicken. Adding fresh chopped basil just before serving imparts a fresh, herbal aroma. This versatile sauce is suitable for various pasta dishes and can also be used in baked pasta casseroles.
For gluten-free needs, the recipe suggests using gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and pasta. This sauce offers a hearty, flavorful complement to noodles with textures from ground beef and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef)
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 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
- red pepper flakes to taste, crushed
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup basil optional, fresh leaves
- spaghetti noodles , for serving
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
- Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
- This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.
Notes
- Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and spaghetti noodles to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adding fresh basil before serving enhances the sauce with a bright herbal note.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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