Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Better than store bought, this tangy tomato sauce is the perfect match for a plate of pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 6 oz cans tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth or stock
- 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- chopped basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Cooked spaghetti or pasta of your choice for serving
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, salt, parsley, brown sugar, oregano, basil, and garlic powder together.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Turn down heat and gently simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.Serve over hot, cooked, and salted spaghetti or pasta of choice. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil (optional) before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1555mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.