Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple! 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 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
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • spaghetti noodles

Directions

  1. 1

    Season ground beef with salt and pepper. 

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown.Drain excess grease. 

  3. 3

    Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet. 

  4. 4

    Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well. 

  5. 5

    Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.

  6. 6

    This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.