Spaghetti Sauce For One
This rich, flavorful single serving spaghetti sauce is made with crushed tomatoes, ground beef, and pantry staples and is ready in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 4 ounces lean ground beef
- 8 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve with pasta or use as desired.
Notes
- Take Time with the Onions and Garlic: Cook them until the onions are soft and fragrant. This step builds the flavor base of the spaghetti sauce, so avoid rushing it.
- Brown the Meat Fully: Cook the ground meat until no pink remains before adding the tomatoes. Proper browning adds depth and prevents the sauce from tasting flat.
- Simmer for Better Flavor: Let the sauce simmer for at least 20 minutes so the flavors develop. A longer simmer will deepen the taste, but avoid boiling, which can cause the sauce to reduce too quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 5mg
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