Classic Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce with Italian Herbs
This hearty homemade spaghetti meat sauce combines ground beef, Italian herbs, and the flavor-boosting secret of beef bouillon for a rich, savory sauce in just 45 minutes.
Servings 8
Calories 518kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 14.5 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces water
- 4 chicken or beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning optional
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch salt optional
- 1 pinch sugar optional
- 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti noodles to serve
Instructions
- In a pot over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the meat is browned. Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes, and all the herbs and spices. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan to the pot and stir. Taste the soup and add a bit of salt and/or sugar, if necessary.
- To serve, boil 4 quarts of water. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and stir until the water returns to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 8 to 9 minutes, until the noodles reach the desired tenderness. Drain the spaghetti and serve alongside the sauce.
Recipe Tips
Because of the bouillon cubes make sure you taste the sauce before adding salt.
You may find some tomatoes and tomato sauce a little more acidic than others. This of course depends on the brand being used. If this turns out to be the case, add a wee bit of sugar or baking soda.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4.8mg
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