Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a delicious, meaty sauce that is easy to make thanks to canned tomatoes. The longer the sauce simmers, the better it tastes. It's a delicious one pot meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 175kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef turkey, chicken or Italian sausage
2 14 oz. petite diced tomatoes
2 14 oz. tomato sauce
1 6 oz. tomato paste
2 cans water use the tomato sauce can
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp dried onion
3 Tbsp sugar or to taste
salt to taste
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp dried basil
2 Tbsp dried parsley

Instructions

Brown meat along with garlic and onion.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
Stir and then add sugar and seasonings. Season to taste.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
Allow it to simmer for several hours. If it gets too thick, just add some additional water or tomato sauce. Stir frequently

Notes

Simmer. I have found the secret to the pasta sauce is letting it simmer for several hours. Bring it to a boil and then turn the heat down to a simmer. As it simmers, it thickens up and the flavors intensify. You will want to stir it occasionally to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan. Allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes.
Don't skip the sugar! The sugar helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
Thick or thin. You can make this sauce whatever consistency you prefer. The sauce will thicken as it simmers. If it gets too thick for your preference, add in another can of water.

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