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All Purpose Quick Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This incredibly versatile spaghetti sauce recipe is a kitchen lifesaver! Easily doubled or tripled, it's perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping. Toss in whatever veggies you have on hand – carrots, peppers, celery, mushrooms – the possibilities are endless! Serve over pasta, rice, or use it as a base for lasagna, tacos, chili, or casseroles. Freeze in individual portions for ultimate convenience. Get ready for flavor that's both quick and incredibly delicious!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 196 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.5 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All Purpose Quick Spaghetti Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • up to ½ cup water (optional)
  • approximately 1 cup additional chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, peppers, celery, mushrooms)
  • favorite pasta or rice, for serving
  • Parmesan cheese, for serving

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How to Make All Purpose Quick Spaghetti Sauce

  1. In a large heavy skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Drain excess grease using a colander. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and return the beef to the skillet.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 6 oz can tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add up to ½ cup water if desired for a thinner sauce.
  6. Stir in any additional vegetables (carrots, peppers, celery, mushrooms, etc.) during the last 5 minutes of simmering. Add approximately 1 cup of chopped vegetables total.
  7. Serve over your favorite pasta or rice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
  8. Cool completely before freezing in airtight containers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

15g

Carbs

4g

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