Sweet Spaghetti Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this irresistible Sweet Spaghetti Sauce recipe! This savory-meets-sweet sauce delivers a perfect balance of flavors, combining the richness of ground beef, the boldness of garlic and onion, and the tangy depth of crushed tomatoes. The secret? Brown sugar and balsamic vinegar lend a subtle sweetness that elevates this sauce into a comforting, crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Enhanced with aromatic oregano and basil, this sauce simmers to perfection in just 45 minutes, filling your kitchen with an enticing aroma. Pair it with your favorite pasta for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Ideal for family dinners or a mid-week treat, this sweet spaghetti sauce is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Drain any excess grease if needed.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Optional: Add the water or chicken broth if you prefer a thinner sauce.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, lower the heat, and let it cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, potentially adding more brown sugar for extra sweetness.
Serve the sweet spaghetti sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.4 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2767 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.9 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3427 mg | 73% | |
*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.
