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Healthy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
A flavorful and nutritious homemade spaghetti sauce made with fresh ingredients and herbs, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Aromatics
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
Canned Tomatoes and Puree
- 2 cans tomato puree (29 ounces each)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice (14.5 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef with minced garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Add the tomato puree, diced tomatoes, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a low boil and stir.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately over pasta, or cool and store in freezer-safe containers.
Notes
For a richer flavor, simmer longer or add fresh herbs.