Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Transform your weeknight dinners with this rich and savory Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef, a timeless classic brimming with bold flavors and hearty goodness. Starting with a fragrant base of sautéed onions and garlic in olive oil, this recipe combines tender ground beef and robust crushed tomatoes with aromatic herbs like oregano and basil for a balanced and comforting taste. A touch of sugar enhances the sauce's natural sweetness, while red pepper flakes add a subtle heat to elevate every bite. Simmered to perfection, this versatile spaghetti sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for family meals. Ready in just under an hour and yielding six generous servings, it’s the ultimate homemade pasta sauce recipe for busy nights or weekend gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine.
Add oregano, basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti or your choice of pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 545 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*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.
