Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe

This hearty and flavorful spaghetti meat sauce recipe is a delicious weeknight meal, perfect for busy cooks! Made with simple ingredients and customizable to your liking, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Add more garlic, spice, or vegetables to make it your own. Get ready for a meaty, rich sauce that will have you coming back for seconds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 304.7 kcal
Protein 34g
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Ingredients for Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
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  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
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  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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How to Make Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 3 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  4. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve over your favorite cooked spaghetti. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

37g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce?

Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce?

Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce has approximately 304.7 calories per serving, with about 34 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce?

The key ingredients for Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce are Olive Oil, Butter, Ground Beef, Onion, Garlic, Diced Tomatoes. See the full list with measurements above.

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