Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of ½ pound ground Italian sausage and ½ pound ground beef)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 medium chopped onion
– 15 ounces tomato sauce
– 6 ounces tomato paste
– ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 tablespoon parsley
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Crushed red pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 cup water
– ¼ cup chopped basil (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1-First, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Then, brown the beef and chopped onion in a large skillet, and drain the excess grease to keep things light. This step builds a solid base for your sauce.
2-Next, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the skillet. Stir everything well to combine the flavors, creating that rich taste we love in homemade spaghetti sauce.
3-Bring the mixture to a boil, then add water and stir it in. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes or longer to deepen the flavor. If desired, mix in chopped basil just before serving for a fresh finish.
Last Step:
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🍳 Brown the meat well for a richer flavor and better texture.
⏳ Simmer the sauce longer for an even deeper, more developed taste.
🌿 Fresh basil added at the end boosts freshness and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Contains meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg