Kids Night Spaghetti Sauce
Transform dinnertime into a family favorite with this hearty and flavorful Kids Night Spaghetti Sauce! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of dried basil, oregano, and a touch of sugar, this quick and easy recipe combines browned ground beef, sautéed onions, and fragrant garlic with rich crushed tomatoes for a homemade sauce that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight meal to pair with tender spaghetti and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a finishing touch. Designed to please picky eaters and adults alike, this kid-approved spaghetti sauce is sure to be a hit at the dinner table while offering a fuss-free cooking experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe feeds six and is a surefire way to make mealtime special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth
- 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
Add the oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Gradually stir in the water or chicken broth to adjust the sauce’s thickness to your preference.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.9 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2592 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 4622 mg | 98% | |
*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.
