Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of homemade spaghetti meat sauce, a comforting and hearty dish that brings family and friends together. With tender ground beef, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection, this sauce is the ultimate topping for al dente pasta. Create lasting memories around the dinner table with this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in canned tomatoes (crushing them if whole) and add red wine if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving over cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg