Are you craving a restaurant-quality spaghetti sauce that will have your family begging for seconds? Look no further! This incredible Lawry's Spaghetti Sauce recipe is about to transform your weeknight dinner from ordinary to extraordinary. With a perfect blend of ground beef, rich tomatoes, and the magic of Lawry's seasoning mix, you'll create a sauce so delicious, it'll make your taste buds dance with joy. Get ready to become the culinary hero of your household!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet Lawry's spaghetti seasoning mix
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spaghetti noodles, cooked
Instructions
- Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook the ground beef until it is completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Open the can of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Pour both into the skillet with the beef and onion mixture.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of Lawry's spaghetti seasoning mix into the sauce, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even flavor distribution.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the seasoning.
- While sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot of salted boiling water.
- Drain cooked pasta and serve hot, topping with the prepared Lawry's spaghetti sauce.
Tips
- For the most flavorful sauce, use fresh ground beef with a slightly higher fat content (80/20) to add richness.
- Make sure to thoroughly brown the ground beef - this step builds deep flavor foundations for your sauce.
- Sauté the onions and garlic until they're translucent to release their natural sweetness and aromatics.
- Allow the sauce to simmer slowly - this helps meld the flavors and creates a more complex taste profile.
- If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it with a little pasta water when serving.
- For extra depth, consider adding a splash of red wine during the simmering process.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and often taste even better the next day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg
