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The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

This isn't just another meat sauce; this is The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce you’ll ever make. The recipe is a nutrition-packed powerhouse designed for the modern family. By using my secret 'hidden-veggie' blending technique, you get all the sweetness and vitamins of fresh produce without the chunks that picky eaters often avoid. Rich, thick, and perfectly balanced with a touch of balsamic, this recipe delivers that authentic 'all-day' flavor in just one hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 Onion & Red Bell Pepper (blended)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 56 oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • 28 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tsp Dried Basil, Oregano (each)
  • 1 ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown: Cook beef and garlic in a large pot; drain fat.
  2. Mix: Stir in blended onion/pepper, tomato paste, and herbs. Cook for 2 mins.
  3. Simmer: Add all tomatoes, broth, and sugar. Simmer on low for 1 hour.
  4. Finish: Stir in balsamic vinegar. Remove bay leaves.
  5. Serve: Toss with your favorite pasta and top with plenty of Parmesan!