Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce
A classic and hearty homemade spaghetti meat sauce that's perfect for a family dinner. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water or beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it for longer.
- Serve hot over your favorite cooked spaghetti.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for longer storage. It tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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