Description

This homemade spaghetti sauce is bursting with flavor from tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick family dinner or to freeze for later, it’s simple and irresistible!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
1 pound ground beef 90/10 or 80/20
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves garlic grated or minced
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 parmesan cheese rind optional, but recommended
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and diced onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in tomato paste, garlic, worcestershire sauce, and dried herbs. Cook for 1 minute.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, adding a cup of water to the empty cans to get remaining contents, then add to the pot.
Mix in sugar and balsamic vinegar, then add the parmesan cheese rind. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in chopped basil before serving over noodles or allow to cool and store for later.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer longer to reduce.
Feel free to adjust the herbs according to your taste preference.
This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 45mg