Description
A rich and comforting spaghetti meat sauce that is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning (optional)
- Cooked spaghetti
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s beautifully golden and crumbly.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the rich sauce generously over your cooked spaghetti.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sauce with spaghetti
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg