Description
A rich and hearty homemade spaghetti sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta!
Ingredients
For the sauce:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (12 oz) tomato sauce
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
For serving:
1 lb cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the meat and vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onions, garlic, green bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened.
2️⃣ Add seasonings and tomatoes: Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, bay leaf, oregano, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
3️⃣ Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4️⃣ Final touches: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5️⃣ Serve: Spoon the sauce over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor.
Notes
✔ Make it ahead: This sauce tastes even better the next day! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
✔ Customization: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat or a splash of red wine for extra depth.
✔ Vegetarian option: Swap ground beef for plant-based crumbles or extra mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: ~350 kcal per serving