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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A simple, savory homemade spaghetti sauce that's quick to make and great for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic heaping
  • 2 cans tomato sauce 15 ounce cans
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cube Knorr tomato bouillon cube or chicken bouillon cube if tomato is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 package thick spaghetti noodles cook per package directions

Instructions

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break it up with a meat masher or wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and dried basil to the browned beef. Stir and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, microwave 1 cup of hot water in a microwave-safe bowl for 2–3 minutes. Crumble in the Knorr tomato bouillon cube and stir until fully dissolved.
  • Add the two 15-ounce cans of tomato sauce, the tomato paste, and the bouillon-infused hot water to the saucepan. Stir to combine, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to blend flavors.
  • While the sauce simmers, cook the thick spaghetti noodles according to the package directions, then drain.
  • Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles.

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • meat masher or wooden spoon
  • Colander
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • stove

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Tastes Better From Scratch.
  • Knorr tomato bouillon can be replaced with a chicken bouillon cube if needed.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional for heat.
  • Drain excess grease after browning the beef.