Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
181 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by caramelizing finely minced onions in olive oil until golden and soft, which adds natural sweetness. Garlic is then stirred in before tomato paste is added and cooked until fragrant and darkened, enhancing its flavor. Lean ground beef is added and cooked until no longer pink, giving the sauce a meaty foundation.
Crushed canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning are combined with the cooked ingredients and simmered to meld flavors. Seasonings of salt and black pepper adjust taste. The final sauce is rich with tomato and herb notes, balanced by the savory beef and aromatic garlic and onions.
This sauce can be served over spaghetti or other pasta, and works well as a versatile base for Italian-style meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion very finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 5.5 .5 ounce tomato paste canned
- 2 lb ground beef lean
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until it is well caramelized, about 10 minutes more. Add the garlic and stir then push everything to the side of the pot.
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and let it cook until it darkens and becomes sweet smelling, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning and bring the pot to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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