Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Printable Version)
A hearty Italian sauce with ground beef, garlic, and herbs that simmers to rich perfection in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 pound lean ground beef
03 -
1 yellow onion, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
05 -
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
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2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth
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2 (15-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
→ Seasonings
08 -
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 -
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onions, and garlic, and cook for 6-8 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
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Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize slightly and enhance flavor.
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Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Taste and adjust salt or black pepper as needed. Serve with your favorite spaghetti, meatballs, and garnish with parmesan cheese.
# Notes:
01 -
Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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For a deeper flavor, simmer the sauce for up to an hour, adding more stock if it becomes too thick.