a spaghetti sauce that is sweeter than typical. Never the same way twice, I always make it. Change up the spices for various flavors.
Servings: | 4 |
Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ tablespoon dried basil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch garlic powder
Instructions
- Saute the beef and onion. Drain.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, butter and sugar. Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Cook over low heat until hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 515 kcal |
Carbohydrate | 27 g |
Cholesterol | 116 mg |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
Protein | 23 g |
Saturated Fat | 17 g |
Sodium | 1262 mg |
Sugars | 22 g |
Fat | 36 g |
Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Used 1 pound hot Italian sausage in place of ground beef. Really tasty!
I grew up on sweet spaghetti sauce and this recipe is great! I added the butter but it didn’t need it so I will omit next time. I didn’t measure the sugar, I’m pretty sure I put far more than it called for though. If you aren’t used to a sweet sauce this may not be for you. If you do, them this is the one you’re looking for!
it was amazing and we all enjoyed it but some of my friends complained about the sugar but to me it was rad
We love this recipe! Very quick and easy to make.
There are many changes to make in this elementary try at an Italian gravy. Eliminate the the butter, sugar,and ground beef. To naturally sweeten add acouple of carrots peeled, split and halved. Try making meatballs. A meat sauce is reserved for a carbonara. Try using a tomato paste to fortify.
Too much sugar!! You can make your sauce sweeter by using San marzano tomatoes, adding some carrot or merely adding a little sugar. Try a tablespoon or so not 1/4 cup! ??
This is a delicious sauce. I happen to like the sweetness. I did add a few red pepper flakes for some kick. This has become a family favorite
This is a standard in my house! I’ve been making it for years! I don’t change anything! Although we are eating healthier and just tried it with ground turkey…STILL phenomenal!!! My kids request it all the time!
I cook on low in crockpot for at least 6 hrs then freeze for an easy dinner. Great flavor!
This is my favorite sauce. I use Contanadina tomato sauce, two tablespoons of sugar, and leave out the salt and pepper completely. Soo good! Thanks for sharing!
Ok here goes…….i have never made homemade spaghetti sauce before and i tried this one this weekend……it was amazing! The only changes i made was i didnt use basil or oregno i added 1tbsp of all spice! Also i added one can of diced tomatoes! Everyone asked me for the recipe it was that good!!!! Thnaks so much for posting this recipe it is definately a keeper!!
Followed it exactly but added a bit of red wine. Yummy!
I am eating it now, I will never buy it from the store again! Really good, I did use most of the sugar called for, & followed the recipe exactly.
I have been looking for years for a spaghetti sauce that tastes like my grandmothers that I loved so much as a child. She passed away when I was young and I didn’t get her recipe but I did remember that it sweeter then most sauces I was familiar with. When I made this recipe and tasted the final outcome I was amazed at the similarity to my grandmothers sauce that I loved so much. My family loved it but they didn’t have the same response to it that I did. I am so glad I found this recipe and will make it often.
I used ketchup instead of the tomatoes. I didn’t have any. Unsalted butter. It was awesome. I didn’t use the same portions as the recipe just done my own portions and seasonings. My 1 year old loves it.
This is an awesome and easy sauce to make. The only change I made was to add ghost pepper seasoning, as I like spicy sauces.
First ever making my own sauce it turned out really delicious my lil girl loved it also
Love this recipe!!! Quick and easy! Added chopped garlic along withe the onions. Will be doing again!
Super easy and great tasting! My whole family loves it.
This is the first home made sauce i have ever made. My bf loves to make spaghetti. This recipe made him feel threatened with his cooking.
I really like a sweeter tasting spaghetti sauce and this one does the trick! Thank you for sharing!