Kay's Homemade Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce Recipe

Name: Kay's Homemade Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 yellow onions, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste

Inspired by an Italian mother-in-law, this homemade sauce recipe is incredibly easy and yields the most delicious results. It's versatile enough for both spaghetti and lasagna. The secret? A pinch of sugar! Vegetarian? Simply swap the beef for olive oil.

Total time1 hr
Prep time20 mins
Cook time40 mins
Yield8 servings, 8

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Instructions

Blend stewed and crushed tomatoes. Brown ground beef with onions, peppers, and garlic in a large pot. Add tomatoes and reduce heat. Stir in sugar, basil, and oregano; simmer for 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 206 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 379 mg
Protein Content: 13 g
Cholesterol Content: 34 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g