Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Adapted from Tastes Better From Scratch (https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-spaghetti-sauce/).

Serves: 5 · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
• Spaghetti noodles, for serving

Directions

1. Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
3. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
4. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.

Notes

• Gluten-free: use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and gluten-free spaghetti noodles.
• Make ahead / freezing: cool completely, then freeze flat in a labeled gallon freezer bag for up to 4-6 months. Reheat frozen sauce directly in a pot on the stove.
• Texture tip: pulse the browned beef in a food processor once or twice for an extra-smooth sauce.
• Nutrition (per serving): 303 kcal, 16g carbs, 18g protein, 18g fat, 814mg sodium.