This is my favorite homemade spaghetti sauce and it is so EASY to make.
The best part is that you can make a big batch and freeze some for later. It tastes the exact same after being frozen. I will usually make a big batch on Sunday and divide it between old sour cream/yogurt containers and place them in the freezer to have on hand whenever I need it. All you have to do is thaw it and warm it. Since it already has the meat in it, you can have dinner ready in no time.
I like to use Italian sausage, because I absolutely love the depth of flavor it adds and it tastes like it belongs in spaghetti sauce, but you could always use ground beef, ground pork or ground turkey.
I serve this sauce over everything from spaghetti to ravioli to baked ziti to lasagna!
I serve this sauce over everything from spaghetti to ravioli to baked ziti to lasagna!
Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbl. dried oregano
1/2 Tbl. dried parsley
1/2 Tbl. seasoned salt
1/2 Tbl. dried basil
1 Tbl. garlic powder
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
Brown sausage in large pot, breaking into pieces as it cooks. Add the chopped onion and green pepper and saute until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Simmer, covered for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover, the last hour. The longer it simmers the better it will taste. If you don't like it chunky you can always puree it with an immersion blender. This makes enough for three meals for two people. This can easily be doubled and frozen for later use. Serve however desired.
Jenn's Notes: I know it might sound like an excessive amount of spices, but it ends up tasting perfect, trust me. If you use sausage, make sure to use the big italian sausage links and not breakfast sausage. I freeze this in old sour cream/yogurt containers. If it gets a little ice on top, just scrape it off before warming.
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