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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

My Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe, packed with savory ground beef, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of aromatic herbs, is about to become your go-to for family dinners! Whether served over a big bowl of pasta or used in your favorite Italian-inspired recipes, it’ll have everyone asking for seconds. It tastes like it’s been simmering all day, but you can have it ready in about an hour!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • To a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, set to medium-high heat, and add ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add tomato paste and garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir.
  • Using the empty can of the 15-ounce tomato sauce, fill it with water. Pour into the sauce and stir. Turn heat to low, and place the lid on the pot at a half-angle. Simmer the spaghetti sauce for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thick.
  • To serve, cook spaghetti or your favorite pasta, top with sauce, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Donya's Tips:
  • This sauce is even better if simmered for 2 hours. It's worth the wait if you have time. Add a ½ cup water and continue to cook for flavors to develop.
  • This sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days; you can freeze it for up to 3 months. I like to portion it out into smaller containers for easy meal prep later on.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg