Description
This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce boasts rich flavor from fresh ingredients like ground beef, garlic, and herbs, making it a quick and hearty meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 parmesan cheese rind optional, but recommended
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and diced onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato paste, garlic, worcestershire sauce, and dried herbs, cooking for 1 minute.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, adding water to the cans to get remaining sauce, then add to the pot.
- Mix in sugar and balsamic vinegar. Add parmesan rind, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Stir in chopped basil before serving over noodles or cool for storage.
Notes
This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for longer shelf life.
Feel free to adjust seasoning to taste according to your preference.
Serve with your favorite pasta or as a base for lasagna.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg