Semi-Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Here is to another Manic Monday!

I am all about quick and easy on the weekdays, as we have a hectic life of football, gymnastics, ect.  One of my all time go to recipes is a simple spaghetti - semi homemade.  I am one of those people that doesn't eat a whole lot of leftovers, but spaghetti is one of those dishes I could literally eat everyday.  I mean I told you we LOVE pasta.

I get asked often what is in the sauce, and it is so easy that I feel a little embarrassed to tell them.  This is a super easy recipe, and often I will double or triple the recipe and freeze it, because then that is even one less thing I have to prep when we are running around like crazy.  One day I will attempt to make homemade pasta, but for now here is an easy hack at getting a great flavorful spaghetti sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 1 jar of "traditional" spaghetti sauce
    • don't use one that already has been spiced up as the rest of the ingredients would over power the sauce
  • 1 lb. ground beef 
  • 1 sleeve spaghetti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons onion flakes
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregeno
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taske
Directions:
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until there is no pink left.
  2. Drain the grease out of the pan.
  3. While still over medium heat, combine the onion flakes to the ground beef, and stir until the flakes have turned slightly brown.
  4. Add the full jar of spaghetti sauce and mix thoroughly.
  5. With the now empty spaghetti jar, fill half way with water, put the lid on and shake.  Add water slowly to the skillet, mixing gently while pouring.
  6. Now add the remainder of the ingredients - minced garlic, garlic salt, garlic powder, oregano, sugar, and mix well.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste - and bring to a boil.
  8. Once the sauce has begun to boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover
  9. Allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  10. Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti noodles as directed on the package







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