Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 servings (1/2-cup each)
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; pasta

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
16 servings (1/2-cup each)
Calories
154 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Eric Vasquez

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This easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe is made with beef and all your favorite savory Italian spices. The secret ingredient? A touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste (see note 1)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (see note 2)
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
pasta cooked according to package directions, for serving

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Instructions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef and onion and cook until mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain if desired. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper).

Notes

Sugar: Add sugar to taste. For some, that means omitting it entirely. For others, you can increase the sugar up to 1/4 cup.
Italian seasoning: It’s easy to make your own homemade Italian seasoning with dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme and marjoram.
Yield: This recipe makes 2 quarts or 8 cups, enough for 16 (1/2 cup) servings. It's also enough for one lasagna.
Storage: store in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5 cup Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings (1/2-cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.5 cup
Calories	154kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	40mg	13%
Sodium	39mg	2%
Potassium	171mg	4%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	5IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%