Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch

Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch 

Slightly adapted from Lauren Allen on tastesbetterfromscratch.com

1 lb ground beef (or 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb Italian sausage)

salt and freshly ground pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

15 oz tomato sauce

6 oz tomato paste

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

1 tsp garlic powder 

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 c water

1/4 c fresh basil leaves (optional)

spaghetti noodles (gluten free for gluten free meal)

• Season meat with salt and pepper
• In a large skillet, brown the meat and chopped onion. Drain excess grease.
• Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer. 
• Add water and stir well.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.

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