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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

There's no need to purchase store-bought sauce, with this hearty and flavorful Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. Simple ingredients such as ground beef, onion, garlic, and spices of oregano and basil bring a bold flavor to this simple sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian American
Keyword: homemade spaghetti sauce, Marinara sauce, meat sauce, red sauce, spaghetti sauce
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ pound Italian sausage
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounces) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounces) canned tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons rounded tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add ½ pound ground beef and ½ pound Italian sausage and cook until no pink remains, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat from the pan and drain the fat, except for a couple of tablespoons you may leave in the pan.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and 1 small yellow onion, diced, to the pan, and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the onions turn translucent. Add 5 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for another minute until the garlic is very fragrant.
  • Stir in ¼ cup tomato paste and cook for an additional minute. Once the tomato paste becomes fragrant, add the meat, 1 (28 ounces) canned crushed tomatoes, 1 (8 ounces) canned tomato sauce, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons rounded tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce , 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground pepper. Cook until boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and 2-3 tablespoons fresh basil, into the finished sauce and serve over your choice of noodles.

Notes

Updated on August 29, 2024
Originally Posted on May 25, 2020

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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