Best Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe

Looking for the best homemade spaghetti meat sauce that’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make? This classic spaghetti sauce with ground beef is made with simple ingredients like crushed tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs, creating a hearty and delicious meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients for Spaghetti Meat Sauce

• 2 lbs ground chuck (or lean ground beef)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 large onion (or 2 medium onions), diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

How to Make the Best Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and green peppers and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef

Add ground chuck to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease to keep the sauce from being too oily.

Step 3: Add Seasonings & Tomatoes

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef with the spices. Then, add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce and stir to combine.

Step 4: Simmer for Maximum Flavor

Reduce heat to low and let the spaghetti meat sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to develop and creates a rich, thick sauce.

How to Cook Spaghetti Pasta Perfectly

While the sauce is simmering, cook your spaghetti noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water for 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water to prevent sticking. Drain the pasta well and toss with the sauce.

Serve & Enjoy!

Your homemade spaghetti meat sauce is ready to be served over hot spaghetti noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Easy to make with simple ingredients
Rich and hearty with deep Italian flavors
Perfect for meal prep – it tastes even better the next day!
Freezer-friendly – store leftovers for a quick homemade meal

Try this classic spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner tonight and let us know how it turned out! Comment “YUMMY” if you’d love to try this recipe!