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Plate of spaghetti topped with homemade meat sauce and basil.

Spaghetti Meat Sauce


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Rich and hearty spaghetti meat sauce made with tomatoes, herbs, onions, garlic, and tender ground beef.


Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 cup water or beef broth

12 ounces cooked spaghetti

Fresh parsley or basil


Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté onion.

2. Add garlic and cook briefly.

3. Brown the ground beef and break it apart.

4. Season with herbs and spices.

5. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.

6. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.

7. Simmer for 25–30 minutes.

8. Serve over spaghetti with fresh herbs.

Notes

Simmer longer for richer flavor.

Add grated Parmesan for extra richness.

Freeze leftovers for easy future meals.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 530 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg