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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Name: Easy Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 Tablespoon sugar; 6 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup beef broth; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste

Andrea February 2, 2026

Servings: 10 Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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A classic comfort food! This spaghetti meat sauce is meaty, savory and delicious. Serve over your favorite pasta with biscuits or dinner rolls for an easy and comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Ground beef- I like to use 85/15
Onion- any kind except red
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sugar- a little bit of sweetness balances the acidity in the sauce
Garlic cloves
Beef broth
Spices and seasonings- Sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, thyme, basil, crushed red pepper flakes
Tomatoes- Crushed, diced and paste

How to Make Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and sugar and cook until golden, approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and cook until fully cooked.

Step 2: Add garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Step 3: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Serve over pasta. Top with parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 6 months.

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