Once you discover how simple it is to make homemade spaghetti meat sauce, you’ll never want to buy the store-bought version again! This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, delivering a fresh and flavorful sauce. The richness and depth of flavor come from the addition of butter and red wine, making this tomato meat sauce truly irresistible.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (93% lean)
- 1/4 cup red wine (or water as a substitute)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes, until translucent with a slight golden color.
- Push the onions to the side, then add the ground beef. Sear for 2 minutes on one side, flip, and sear the other side before breaking it into pieces for even browning.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine or water, letting the liquid cook off. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Stir in the petite diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, or toss it with spaghetti for the noodles to absorb the flavors.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
- Sodium: 759 mg
- Potassium: 481 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Vitamin A: 373 IU
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
- Calcium: 46 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
