Easy Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe
This easy homemade spaghetti meat sauce is the perfect weeknight dinner, bursting with flavor and ready in just about 30 minutes.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp sugar to balance acidity
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef, cook and stir until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
This sauce is perfect for batch cooking and freezing for later use.