Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ((500g)); 2 onions ((diced)); 2 cans diced tomatoes ((14oz cans)); 2 carrots ((peeled and grated)); 2 garlic cloves ((minced)); 1 cup beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp celery seeds; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; to taste salt and ground black pepper; garnish freshly chopped parsley ((optional))

ByRoché Woodworth Posted onMarch 9, 2020November 2, 2020 Updated onNovember 2, 2020

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How to make our go-to easy and healthy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe. 7 Ingredients (+ some herbs and spices) and 10 minutes hands-on time (40 minutes total). Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto. Paleo. Whole 30.

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We love spaghetti, although in our house we tend to favor zucchini or butternut noodles instead of actual spaghetti. The magic of spaghetti is in the sauce and this here is the very best homemade spaghetti sauce recipe.

[Before skipping ahead: the post contains lots of tips, trick and frequently asked questions. Also, the best way to learn how to make this recipe, is by watching the video.]

top shot of a stainless steel pot filled with homemade spaghetti sauce garnished with fresh chopped parsley

Another great thing about it, is that it is 100% healthy and is friendly to gluten-free, keto, low-carb, paleo and Whole 30 dieters.

It ticks every box!

How To Make Spaghetti Sauce From Scratch?

We use simple ingredients to unlock great flavor in this easy recipe. Over time, this homemade spaghetti sauce recipe has developed into a much loved staple on our easy dinner menu rotation.

The Ingredients:

Ground Beef
Canned Tomato
Chopped Onion
Shredded Carrot
Minced Garlic
Tomato Paste
Beef Broth
Herbs and Spices

Step-By-Step Instructions:

Brown the beef and onions together with a little bit of oil in a large pot. About 5-10 minutes. (Photo 1)
Dump everything else on top. (Photo 2)
Stir until combined. (Photo 3)
Put a lid on it. (Photo 4)
Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, (giving it an occasional stir). (Photo 5)
Serve it up! (Photo 6)

If you would like a thicker spaghetti sauce, I suggest leaving the pot uncovered towards the end of cooking. You’ll have to stir it more often when doing this.

So, what is the secret ingredient in this homemade spaghetti sauce recipe? Well, it’s the carrots!

close up of a scoop of homemade spaghetti sauce on a stainless steel spoon

The natural sweetness of carrots cuts through the acidity of the tomatoes to give a much more balanced flavor. That’s why it is vital to add in the carrots to get the acid out of homemade spaghetti sauce.

Looking For More Ground Beef Recipes?

For more healthy low-carb, keto and paleo recipes using ground beef, check out any of these yummy options from our archives, plus some of our personal favorites from other great bloggers are rounded up here: Keto Ground Beef Recipes.

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grey bowl with cauliflower noodles topped with homemade spaghetti sauce garnished with shredded cheese and chopped fresh parsley

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This recipe from Homemade Spaghetti Sauce was first published on November 14, 2018 and was updated on March 9, 2020 to include new photos, video, detailed step-by-step instructions and faqs.

Roché Woodworth

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