Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
The ultimate comfort food, Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is rich, savory, and made from fresh ingredients. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal, this sauce brings warmth and flavor to your table. You'll love how simple it is to make!
Equipment
- Meat Chopper
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- to taste Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves optional
- Spaghetti noodles for serving
Instructions
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and granulated sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil.
- Add water and stir well. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: This sauce stores well in the fridge for up to five days. Just make sure it's in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Freezing: You can freeze this sauce for up to three months. Just thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Pairing: This sauce is perfect with spaghetti, but it also works wonderfully with other pastas like fettuccine or penne.
- Garnish: Consider garnishing your dish with fresh parsley or basil for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Serving Size: This recipe serves about five people, but it's easily doubled for larger gatherings.