Spicy and Bold Spaghetti Sauce

⏱ 45 mins 🍽 6 cups, 4 serving(s) 🏷 Spaghetti

This robust spaghetti sauce delivers a deep, savoury flavour. Ground beef is cooked with onion and garlic, then simmered with dry red wine, tomato sauce, and a blend of herbs including basil, oregano, and rosemary. A touch of brown sugar balances the acidity, while hot pepper flakes provide a gentle warmth. The sauce cooks for 45 minutes, resulting in a thick, hearty topping perfect for pasta.

Spicy and Bold Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 -2 onion, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon about 6 fresh minced garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (more or less)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt (or less)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • water, for thinning to desired consistency if needed

Method

  1. Cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic powder or minced garlic together until the meat is browned.
  2. Pour in the dry red wine and add the hot pepper flakes, brown sugar, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste until everything is well combined.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer for 45 minutes, adding a little water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  5. For additional flavour, you can incorporate chopped green peppers or mushrooms during the simmering stage.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1888500 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpaghetti
AuthorCrystal