Southern style meat sauce –Sometimes, when the tomato harvest goes wild, you find yourself drowning in a sea of red orbs. What’s a person to do? Make spaghetti sauce, of course! This isn’t just any sauce; this is a delightful, mouth-watering Southern spaghetti sauce that will have you mangling your family’s recipes to fit into your own bizarre blend of culinary expertise.
Feast Your Eyes!
Check out this deliciously inviting image of Southern spaghetti sauce. It’s like a big tomato hug for your taste buds!
Ingredients that say, “yes, please!”
Here’s what you’ll need to create this saucy masterpiece:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (if you want to impress even more)
Instructions: Let the kitchen chaos commence!
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in your ground beef or Italian sausage, and cook until browned. If brown is your favorite color, you’re doing it right!
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir like you’re mixing a potion of deliciousness! Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Now, it’s time to introduce the tomato family! Add the diced tomatoes (juice and all), tomato paste, sugar, basil, and oregano. Give it a good stir, and let all those flavors mingle like they’re at a party.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Let the sauce simmer over low heat for about 20-30 minutes. The longer the simmer, the more intense the flavor—just like when you tell your friends about awkward moments from your past.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain it and feel free to toss it with a splash of olive oil to keep it from sticking together like your last Tinder date.
- Once your spaghetti and sauce are ready, combine them in the skillet. Mix until every strand of noodle is lovingly coated with that mouth-watering sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if you’re feeling fancy like. Serve hot and prepare to enjoy the culinary applause you deserve!
And there you have it! A boatload of sauce and a plate full of spaghetti ready to entice the taste buds of the world. Embrace the tomato overflow and let the sauce adventures begin!