Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoons); 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed; 2 sprigs fresh marjoram leaves, chopped; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand or in a food mill; 1 (3 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 tablespoons capers; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound pasta; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoons)
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
2 sprigs fresh marjoram leaves, chopped
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand or in a food mill
1 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 pound pasta
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until gently browned, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1. Add the ground chuck and break up into chunks. Cook until no pink color remains, about 8 minutes.
2
Add the chopped rosemary, thyme, and marjoram, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, capers, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Add the bay leaf, bring to a simmer, and lower the heat to very low. Cook, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep the bottom from burning. If the liquid from your sauce evaporates too quickly, add a little hot water to keep it from burning.
4
When ready to serve, cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to box instructions. Toss pasta with sauce and serve with grated parmesan.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoons), 1 pound ground beef chuck, and more.

Yes, Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!