1poundground beefor 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
1medium onionchopped
15ouncecan crushed or pureed tomatoesSan Marzano tomatoes
14ozcan diced tomatoes
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1tablespoonfresh or dried parsley flakes
2garlic clovesdiced
crushed red pepper flakesto taste
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoongranulated sugar
1/4cupfresh basil leavesoptional
½cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
Spaghetti noodlesfor serving
Instructions
Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, parsley, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire, grated parmesan cheese, and sugar to a large pot.
Stir well to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, add chopped basil, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Notes
To use this recipe as a marinara sauce, omit the meat.
The sauce is perfect for lasagna, stuffed pasta shells, and other pasta dishes requiring a marinara sauce.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and other factors.