Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef (or 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage and 1/2 pound ground beef)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 15 ounces tomato sauce
– 6 ounces tomato paste
– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 tablespoon parsley
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Crushed red pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 cup water
– 1/4 cup chopped basil (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1-Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
2-In a large skillet, brown the beef and chopped onion, then drain any excess grease.
3-Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
4-Add water and stir again.
5-Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
6-Optional: stir in chopped basil before serving.
Last Step:
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🍖 Finely chop ground beef while browning or pulse briefly in a food processor for a smoother sauce.
⏲️ Simmer sauce longer for richer, deeper flavor.
🍝 Pairs wonderfully with spaghetti, lasagna, stuffed peppers, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg