Spaghetti Meat Sauce
A hearty plate of Spaghetti Meat Sauce made with savory ground beef and simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 lbs Ground Chuck
Tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 cans (8 oz each) Tomato Sauce
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 large Onion, chopped or 2 medium onions
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 tablespoons Minced Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried Sweet Basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Pasta
- to taste Spaghetti Noodles, cooked enough for desired servings
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and green pepper until soft (3–5 mins).
- Add ground chuck and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer on low for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Serve sauce over spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan or parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of red wine while simmering. You can also mix in mushrooms or zucchini for added nutrition.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Fat: 28g