Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Easy, comforting homemade spaghetti sauce made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and classic Italian spices—rich in flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ½ lb sausage and ½ lb beef
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves optional
- spaghetti noodles for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer contents to pressure cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, seasoning, parsley, garlic, red pepper, Worcestershire, and sugar. Add water and stir.
- Lock lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Let natural release for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Stir, taste, adjust seasoning if needed. Add basil if desired and serve hot over spaghetti.
Notes
Serve with fresh basil for extra flavor. Leftovers freeze well. Great for busy weeknights!