Everyone needs an easy, go-to spaghetti sauce recipe! It's so easy and so much cheaper than buying it. I got this recipe from my friend Andrea and have been using it for years. It's pretty flexible, I don't measure precisely anymore and it's always good!
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
Montreal Steak Seasoning (we like the Aldi brand. Or just use salt and pepper)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
2 T sugar
1-2 bay leaves
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
Fry ground beef and onions. Sprinkle with Montreal Steak Seasoning. Drain fat, then add garlic and fry for about 30 seconds. Add diced tomatoes and if you have time, let fry for awhile to reduce the liquid (if not, drain the diced tomatoes first). Add tomato sauce, sugar, and spices. Simmer for as long as you have until dinner, or at least 20 minutes. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles. Delicious with Pat in Pan Breadsticks!
