Summer is in full swing, and we have a wonderful recipe you can use to take full advantage of ripe tomatoes from your garden or local farmers’ market. Meatier tomato varieties, such as Roma tomatoes, have a lower water content, making them an excellent choice for preparing fresh spaghetti sauce. Nothing beats vine-ripened tomatoes, so liven your next spaghetti dinner with this flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce.
Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
A luxurious Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes that pairs ground beef with a decadent fresh tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ White Onion, large and diced
- 2 pounds Roma Tomatoes, washed
- ½ teaspoon Basil
- ½ teaspoon Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan and sauté onions until softened.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil and prepare a separate bowl with ice water.
- Score the bottom of each tomato with a sharp knife and put them in the boiling water for about a minute. Immediately transfer the tomatoes into the ice water. Once they have cooled, peel away and discard the tomato skins.
- Add the ground beef to your softened onions and continue cooking until no longer pink.
- Break up the tomatoes and add them into the saucepan along with the remaining ingredients.
- Bring your sauce to a boil and reduce the heat, immediately putting a lid on the pan.
- Allow the sauce simmer for at least 45 minutes, taking off the lid for the last 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef for Italian sausage to enhance the flavor of this spaghetti sauce.
- Add fresh parmesan cheese and flat-leaf parsley to your spaghetti right before serving.
- If you want to make a baked spaghetti dish instead, toss all the ingredients in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan. Next, add a layer of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1896IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
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