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.
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
2pounds lean ground beef
2Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1large onion
1Tablespoon sugar
6cloves garlic (minced)
1/2cup beef broth
2teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2teaspoons sea salt
1/2teaspoon dried thyme
1/2teaspoon dried basil
1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2(28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (undrained)
2(14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
2(6-ounce) cans tomato paste
Instructions
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.
2
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
4
Serve over pasta. Top with parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories328.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17.2g27%
Saturated Fat5.7g29%
Cholesterol61.7mg21%
Sodium829.8mg35%
Potassium1287mg37%
Total Carbohydrate25.1g9%
Dietary Fiber4.7g19%
Sugars14.1g
Protein22g44%
Calcium 114.6 mg
Iron 5.6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.