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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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This homemade spaghetti sauce recipe is a hearty, flavorful sauce made from ground beef, tomatoes, and traditional Italian herbs. Slowly simmered to enhance the rich flavors, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for serving over spaghetti for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Tomato Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (optional)

To Serve

  • 1 (16 oz.) package spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions and kept warm

Instructions

  1. Brown Meat: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and finely chopped sweet onion. Cook while breaking up the beef into very small pieces until the beef is browned and the onions become tender, which should take about 6 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pot if necessary.
  2. Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook the mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Add Tomato Components: Incorporate the tomato paste thoroughly into the beef mixture. Then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a low boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. Allow it to cook for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
  5. Final Taste Adjustments: After simmering, taste the sauce and stir in balsamic vinegar if desired. Adjust the seasoning with additional sugar, salt, or pepper as needed to balance acidity and enhance flavor.
  6. Serve: Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions, keep it warm, and serve topped with the homemade sauce for a classic Italian-inspired meal.

Notes

  • Using a Dutch oven helps achieve even cooking and a rich flavor.
  • Simmering the sauce slowly develops deeper flavors; avoid rushing this step.
  • Balsamic vinegar is optional but adds a subtle sweet acidity to the sauce.
  • Drain excess fat to avoid greasy sauce and improve texture.
  • This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes during seasoning.

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