Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe: Slow-Simmered Family Favorite!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons / 6g)
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended) (454g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of a kick!)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (170g)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (to balance acidity)
• ½ cup dry red wine (e.g., Chianti, Merlot) – optional
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)