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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A simple but delicious homemade spaghetti sauce that your whole family will love!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce, Homemade Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef Ground Chicken, Turkey or Pork also works great
  • 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsps Better Than Bouillon Italian Herb Seasoning or 2 tbsp dried Italian Seasoning
  • 8 oz Can of Basil, Garlic and Oregano flavored tomato sauce or just plain tomato sauce
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pasta Water
  • 8 oz Spaghetti noodles or any other type of pasta you prefer

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onions and garlic. When it is cooked, drain off the excess grease.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and Italian Herb seasoning, then stir in the cherry tomatoes. Put the lid on, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Get your pasta cooking in salted boiling water. Cook until al dente according to the package directions.
  • Take the lid off the sauce and use a potato masher to mash up the tomatoes. The back of a wooden spoon also works good for this.
  • Stir in the sugar and the pasta water. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
It can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
To reheat, place it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.