Hearty Spaghetti Sauce (Print View)
Savory ground beef in a vegetable-packed tomato sauce seasoned with Italian spices, perfect for tossing with perfectly cooked pasta.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
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2 pounds of ground beef
→ Tomato Mix
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1 can of crushed tomatoes
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1 can of diced tomatoes
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2 small cans of tomato sauce
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3 tablespoons of olive oil
→ Flavorful Vegetables
06 -
1 large onion or 2 smaller ones, chopped up
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5 garlic cloves, finely minced
08 -
1 diced green bell pepper
→ Herbs & Spices
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1 teaspoon of dried oregano
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1 teaspoon of onion powder
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1 teaspoon of dried sweet basil leaves
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1 teaspoon of Italian herb seasoning
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1 teaspoon of salt (use sea salt if available)
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1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
→ Noodles
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Spaghetti
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1 tablespoon of olive oil (add to pasta water)
# Directions:
01 -
Grab a super large pan, heat it up to medium, and throw in olive oil with those chopped peppers and onions. Stir them around for 5 to 7 minutes until they're soft.
02 -
Toss the garlic bits into the pan and stir until they smell amazing and start to brown a little.
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Drop in the ground beef and cook it thoroughly until it's no longer pink. Strain out any extra grease once it's done.
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Sprinkle all of your spices and dried herbs evenly over the browned meat, then give it a good stir so everything’s nicely mixed.
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Start adding in your diced and crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring until they're fully incorporated.
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Pour in the tomato sauce and give it a thorough mix. Keep the heat low and let everything cook together gently for an hour.
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As the sauce is simmering, fill a big pot with water, bring it to a rolling boil, and add olive oil. Cook your spaghetti until it's just tender (around 7–8 minutes).
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Drain the cooked spaghetti and toss it with your warm sauce. Scoop onto plates while hot!
# Notes:
01 -
Adding a splash of red wine while cooking can really punch up the depth of the flavors.
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Store leftover sauce in the fridge—it’ll be good for up to 3 days.