Spaghetti Sauce

Family comfort food recipe.

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomato
• ~1 Tbsp sugar (optional)
• Basil
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Chili powder
• Onion powder or minced onion
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Saute seasoned onion until almost soft.
2. Add ground beef and brown. Drain excess fat.
3. Add tomato paste and sauce and reduce.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and a sauce can of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
5. Add liberal amounts of basil, oregano, thyme, and paprika, as well as small amounts of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and minced onion/onion powder.
6. Add pepper and season to taste. Sauce will reduce, so avoid oversalting!
7. Reduce to desired consistency. Season and simmer covered until serving.