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Spaghetti Sauce

Cultural Context

Spaghetti sauce, often referred to as marinara, is a staple of Italian cuisine and has become popular worldwide. It is typically served with pasta, particularly spaghetti, and can be used as a base for various dishes. The sauce's simplicity allows for versatility, making it a favorite for quick meals and family dinners.

ItalianITmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 green bell pepper
1 pound ground beef
28-ounce can diced tomatoes
16-ounce can tomato sauce
6-ounce can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious, and crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

1

Peel and chop 1 onion.

2

Peel and mince 4 cloves of garlic.

3

Dice 1 small green bell pepper.

4

In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula.

5

Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper to the beef.

6

Stir the mixture and cook until the meat is brown and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

7

Drain any grease from the pan.

8

Add a 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, a 16-ounce can of tomato sauce, and a 6-ounce can of tomato paste to the pan.

9

Stir everything together.

10

Season the sauce with 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 2 teaspoons of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

11

If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes (about a quarter to half a teaspoon) for spice.

12

Mix everything together again.

13

Lower the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

14

Serve the spaghetti sauce topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedsimmered

Equipment Needed

large saucepan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Marinara SauceTomato Sauce
Local Name: Sugo per Spaghetti

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