Best Ever Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe
Are you tired of the same old spaghetti sauce recipe? Look no further! This recipe for the best ever spaghetti meat sauce will have you and your family begging for seconds.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- If using red wine, add it to the pot and stir well.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.
This recipe makes enough sauce to serve 6-8 people. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips:
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
- If you don't have red wine, you can use beef broth or water instead.
- To make the sauce spicier, add more red pepper flakes.
- If you have time, let the sauce simmer for even longer to deepen the flavors.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and use a combination of diced mushrooms and cooked lentils instead.
Now you have the recipe for the best ever spaghetti meat sauce! Serve it to your family and friends and watch them rave about how delicious it is.