{"id":"e62e30d0-d121-4fef-9267-5f1d86817cd2","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e62e30d0-d121-4fef-9267-5f1d86817cd2","source_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-spaghetti-sauce/","title":"Homemade Spaghetti Sauce","description":"Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple! ","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Homemade-Spaghetti-Sauce-6.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound ground beef ((or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef))","item":"ground beef ((or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef))","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)","item":"salt and freshly ground black pepper","preparation":", to taste"},{"text":"1 medium onion (, chopped)","item":"medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":", chopped"},{"text":"15 ounces tomato sauce","item":"tomato sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"6 ounces tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":6,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes","item":"dried parsley flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"crushed red pepper flakes (, to taste)","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","preparation":", to taste"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup water","item":"water","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup fresh basil leaves ((optional))","item":"fresh basil leaves ((optional))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"spaghetti noodles (, for serving)","item":"spaghetti noodles","preparation":", for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Season ground beef with salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease."},{"number":3,"text":"Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well."},{"number":5,"text":"Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired."},{"number":6,"text":"This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.771409+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.771409+00:00"}