Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
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- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4-6
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 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
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
- Cooked spaghetti, for serving
Steps
- 1
Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet or saucepan, brown the beef with the chopped onion over medium heat, then drain excess grease.
- 3
Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and water.
- 4
Stir well and bring the sauce to a boil.
- 5
Reduce to a low simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor.
- 6
Stir in fresh basil near the end if using.
- 7
Serve over cooked spaghetti.
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