Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Spoon full of rich red spaghetti sauce being lifted from white pot, showing chunky meat sauce texture

5 from 20 reviews

Rich, meaty, and made from simple pantry staples, this Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce tastes like it simmered all day but comes together in about an hour. It's my family's go-to for pasta night — and it always has everyone reaching for seconds.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: 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!

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