Hearty Grass-Fed Beef Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb Teton Waters Ranch 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey optional, to balance acidity
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
For Serving
- 12 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil and cook the onion for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Return the browned beef to the pot and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and flavorful.
- While the sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain.
- Spoon the beef sauce over spaghetti and finish with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan.
- Tip: This sauce gets even better the next day—make a double batch and refrigerate or freeze for an easy future meal.
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