Dairy-Free Classic Beef Spaghetti Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this irresistibly rich and hearty Dairy-Free Classic Beef Spaghetti Sauce! Crafted from pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs, this recipe delivers bold flavors without the dairy. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed with garlic and onions, creates a savory base, while oregano and basil infuse the sauce with an Italian-inspired essence. A touch of crushed red pepper adds the perfect hint of heat, and fresh parsley ties it all together for a vibrant finish. Simmered to perfection, this sauce thickens and deepens in flavor, making it the ideal pairing for your favorite dairy-free pasta. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six, it's a wholesome, comforting meal the whole family can enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Season the beef with salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste. Stir in the water and mix until everything is well-incorporated.
Add the bay leaf and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 45 minutes, remove the lid and let the sauce simmer for another 15 minutes to thicken.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the sauce over your favorite dairy-free pasta or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3284 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3500 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
