Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!) Serve over any variety of hot cooked pasta.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 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

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.