Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This spaghetti sauce recipe is a classic, rich, and comforting option that works perfectly for everyday meals or family dinners. Made with ground beef and tomato products, this sauce delivers deep flavor and a smooth texture. It can be adapted easily into an easy spaghetti sauce recipe, an authentic Italian spaghetti sauce recipe, or even a canned spaghetti sauce recipe with minor adjustments. Explore similar recipes like Spaghetti Sauce Recipe for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

These spaghetti sauce recipe ingredients create a balanced flavor that works well for spaghetti sauce with ground beef, spaghetti sauce with canned tomatoes, or spaghetti sauce with crushed tomatoes if substituted.

Directions

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook the beef while breaking it apart with a spoon until it becomes brown and crumbly. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green bell pepper to the pan. Cook everything together for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and release their aroma. Carefully drain any excess grease from the pan to keep the sauce rich but not oily.

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to the cooked beef mixture. Stir thoroughly so all ingredients are well combined. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix again to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the sauce.

Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to help the flavors blend. As it simmers, the sauce will thicken and develop a deeper taste, making it ideal for spaghetti sauce with meat or ground beef spaghetti sauce recipe variations. Serve hot over freshly cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8