Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

lean ground beef

1 cup

diced yellow onion

2 tsp

minced garlic

1 6 ounce can

tomato paste

2 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

oregano

1 tsp

dry thyme leaves

1/2 tsp

fennel seed (lightly crushed (see note))

1/2 tsp

salt

fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 28 ounce can

whole San Marzano tomatoes (see recipe note)

2 cups

low sodium beef broth

2 tsp

sugar

2 tbsp

butter (optional)

Pasta of your choice (cooked according to package directions)

Parmesan cheese for topping