Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Top spaghetti or your favorite pasta with this mom's meaty spaghetti sauce that's oh-so easy to make, and ready in just over an hour.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until meat is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease.

Step 2

Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

Serve hot and enjoy!