Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This spaghetti sauce recipe is a classic, rich, and comforting option perfect for everyday meals or family dinners. Made with ground beef and tomato products, this sauce delivers deep flavor and a smooth texture. It can be easily adapted into an easy spaghetti sauce recipe, an authentic Italian spaghetti sauce recipe, or even a canned spaghetti sauce recipe with minor adjustments.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Tip: These ingredients create a balanced flavor suitable for spaghetti sauce with ground beef, canned tomatoes, or crushed tomatoes if substituted.

Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook while breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and crumbly.
2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and release their aroma. Drain excess grease carefully.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste until fully combined.
4. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and help the flavors blend. The sauce will thicken and develop a deep, rich taste.
6. Serve hot over freshly cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 8