HealthierLynn's Spaghetti Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1# extra lean ground beef 1 brown onion 1 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes (I use petite diced, or you can buy whole and dice them yourself) 1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce 1 tsp. each: Basil Oregano italian Seasoning Salt Garlic to taste....I dump in a bunch of the stuff!
Directions
Makes about 10 half cup servings
Chop up the onion and brown the meat with the onion. Drain grease and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Only stir it occasionally...it'll turn all brown on top, but that helps the flavors mix well, so don't feel compelled to stir it often.

It really needs the 2 hours to cook in order for the flavor to come out in it.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STEPH2003.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 148.6
  • Total Fat: 7.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.3 mg
  • Sodium: 663.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 10.2 g

Member Reviews
  • TLB1630
    Excellent!! Reduced fat by washing beef after cooking (*American Dietetic Assoc states you can reduce fat up to 50% this way). Plus substituted in a can of diced tomatoes & Green Chilies ~ gave it a "kick". Also added small can of Tomato Paste to thicken! - 10/22/09
  • COOLCALICO
    i am going to try this tonight ty lynn so much. thinking of using chicken breasts withought the meat with it instead of hamburger i did make it with chicken and it was fabulous ty again - 12/10/07
  • DEMURALIST
    I substituted Morning Star Crumbles for the ground beef and served it over spaghetti squash, YUMMY - 10/5/07
  • GOODYBAR58
    Wonderful!!! I added crushed red peppers, mushroom and green bell peppers to it. It made a fantastic meal. Thanks, Lynn. - 10/24/09
  • LADYPHOENIX61
    I made this last night and it is a keeper. I sautéed some fresh mushrooms along with the onions and also threw in some sliced black olives. I divided the sauce between 2 pots because my daughter doesn't like meat in her sauce and I added crumbles to mine. Will be using this again! - 6/3/08
  • LUCYR1936
    I am making this for dinner tonite, so far it tastes great. - 3/14/08
  • CURELL5
    YUM YUM YUM!! This was sooo easy to make and had a fantastic flavor. My whole family loved this recipe! My sister is making it tonight since I raved about it. - 2/12/08
  • DEIDREM1
    great! - 1/20/08
  • PUNKIN165
    This sounds good, plan to try it tonight, TY:) - 1/7/08
  • ATTACKKAT75
    loved it - 11/13/07
  • FOUNDER2
    I also add a can of tomato paste to keep it from getting too runny. YUMMY!! Thanks! Lynn - 10/9/07
  • ARLINE8
    I haven't made this yet....but I plan to very soon. - 10/6/07
  • HEALTHIERLYNN
    I've been eating this recipe since I was a lil girl...it's fantabulous!! :-) - 10/4/07
  • PWILLOW1
    Great recipe. I added mushrooms and sauteed them with the onions. Nest time I will make some without meat for use in other dishes. - 3/7/21
  • PICKIE98
    I added some fennel and my own Italian herbs. A great sauce base if you want to add more items too! - 1/28/21
  • SUSANBEAMON
    Fairly good sauce if you're not using fresh tomatoes. - 2/8/20
  • FISHGUT3
    thanks - 9/27/19
  • J38850
    Love spaghetti - 1/9/18
  • GILLIEGRL
    This was great and so simple. I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned and it turned out really nice. - 9/9/10
  • KATIEDO3
    I would love to try this but would like to know if I made a bigger recipe, could I freeze it? - 8/23/10
  • SCANGE81354
    oh sorry. i see it was for the sauce only. sorry i wasnt reading it properly. - 4/24/10
  • CD6348498
    Trying today with whole wheat spaghetti!!! EXCITED!! Usually opened jar in the past. - 4/6/10
  • LSWILKINS
    Great for the crock pot! - 1/25/10