Making your own spaghetti sauce at home is a great way to enjoy a rich, hearty, and flavorful meal.
This homemade spaghetti sauce is made with fresh ingredients, a blend of Italian seasonings, and lean ground beef for a perfect balance of taste and texture.
Whether served over pasta or used in other Italian dishes, this sauce is a must-try.
Ingredients
To prepare this delicious homemade spaghetti sauce, you will need:
One-fourth cup of extra virgin olive oil
One and one-half pounds of lean ground beef
One medium onion, chopped
Two cloves of garlic, minced
One green pepper, chopped
One cup of mushrooms, sliced
One bay leaf
One-fourth teaspoon of oregano
One teaspoon of Italian seasoning
One tablespoon of tomato paste
One can of crushed tomatoes
One can of tomato sauce
One-half teaspoon of salt
One-fourth teaspoon of black pepper
One tablespoon of sugar
One tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step One: Heat the Olive Oil
In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Step Two: Cook the Ground Beef
Add the lean ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Use a spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain any excess fat.
Step Three: Sauté the Vegetables
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, green pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables become soft and fragrant.
Step Four: Add Seasonings and Tomato Paste
Stir in the bay leaf, oregano, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Mix well to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step Five: Add the Tomatoes and Simmer
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least thirty minutes to develop its rich flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step Six: Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well and let the sauce continue to cook for an additional ten minutes.
Step Seven: Finish with Fresh Parsley
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley for a burst of fresh flavor.
Step Eight: Serve and Enjoy
Your homemade spaghetti sauce is now ready to be served over cooked pasta or used in your favorite Italian dishes.
Tips for the Best Spaghetti Sauce
Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor if available.
Let the sauce simmer longer for a deeper flavor, up to one hour.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
This sauce also freezes well for up to three months.
This homemade spaghetti sauce is a perfect blend of rich, savory flavors that will make any pasta dish taste amazing. It is easy to make and a great addition to your home-cooked meals