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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A simple, hearty homemade spaghetti sauce made with browned ground beef and classic seasonings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large saucepan or pot
  • Skillet (optional)
  • meat masher or wooden spoon
  • Can opener
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic heaping
  • 2 cans tomato sauce 15 ounce cans each
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cube Knorr tomato bouillon cube or chicken bouillon cube as substitute
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 package thick spaghetti noodles cook per package directions

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a meat masher or wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes, then drain excess grease.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, chopped yellow onion, and minced garlic to the browned beef. Stir in the Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and dried basil. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 4–6 minutes.
  • While the onions cook, microwave 1 cup of hot water in a microwave-safe bowl for 2–3 minutes. Crumble in the Knorr tomato bouillon cube and stir until fully dissolved.
  • Stir in the two 15-ounce cans of tomato sauce, the tomato paste, and the hot water with dissolved bouillon to the pot. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions, then drain.
  • Serve the sauce over the cooked spaghetti noodles.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Tastes Better From Scratch.
  • Knorr tomato bouillon can be substituted with chicken bouillon if needed.
  • Drain excess grease after browning the beef for a leaner sauce.
  • Simmer longer for a deeper flavor if desired.