Hunt's Quick Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Hunt’s Quick Spaghetti Sauce—a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that’s ready in just 35 minutes! This easy homemade sauce combines the richness of sautéed onions and garlic with tender ground beef, simmered to perfection in a blend of Hunt’s diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant Italian seasoning. A touch of sugar balances the bold tomato flavors, while optional red pepper flakes and fresh basil add customizable heat and freshness. Perfect for topping your favorite pasta, this versatile spaghetti sauce is a comforting, family-friendly classic you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 28 ounces Hunt's diced tomatoes (canned)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 5

Stir in the Hunt's diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir everything together thoroughly.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer and let the sauce cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a fresher flavor, stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving.

Step 9

Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta of your choice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1822.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1642.1

Total Fat 109.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 4743.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 49.4g
Protein 92.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.8mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 4343.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 19.9%