Savory Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This incredibly easy spaghetti sauce recipe is a family favorite! Ditch the canned stuff and discover the rich, savory flavor of homemade sauce. Perfect for spaghetti, lasagna, or any pasta dish, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled and frozen for future meals. Get ready for the best spaghetti night ever!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 339.1 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Savory Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Savory Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and onion is tender (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the pot.
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.
  6. If the sauce is too thick, stir in up to 1/2 cup of water.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  8. Serve your delicious homemade spaghetti sauce over your favorite pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

33g

Carbs

7g