Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Servings 6 servings
Calories 316kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef (OR use 1 lb and 1/2 lb Italian sausage)
- 3 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can Italian seasoned petite diced tomatoes
- 1 8 oz can Italian seasoned tomato sauce
- 6 oz can Italian seasoned tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp dry Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 small bay leaves (or one large)
- 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley for garnishing
- cooked spaghetti or angel hair pasta for serving
Instructions
- To a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add diced onion. Cook 2 minutes until softened then add ground beef, Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pot.
- To the pot add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using) and bay leaves, Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil then lower the heat and simmer on low covered for 45 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 45 minutes, uncover and remove bay leaves. Mix well.
- Serve immediately over cooked spaghetti or angel hair pasta garnished with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg