Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet; heat and stir until the beef is no longer pink, draining if necessary.

Add 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 can of tomato paste, and 1 cup of water to the meat and onions; stir to combine.

Add garlic, 2 tablespoons of oregano, 2 tablespoons of basil, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of sage, 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of beef bouillon, and 3/4 cup of grated romano or parmesan cheese to the mixture; mix together.

Allow the sauce to simmer on the stove for at least 30 minutes.

Add the pasta directly to the pot of sauce or serve it separately as preferred.

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