There’s nothing quite as satisfying as having a homemade spaghetti sauce on hand. Not only does it make for a quick and easy meal, but the fresh flavors of a homemade sauce simply can’t be beaten. The good news is that making a big batch of spaghetti sauce doesn’t have to be a time-consuming endeavor. By investing a little bit of time upfront, you can whip up a bountiful batch of freezer spaghetti sauce that will keep you stocked for weeks to come.

One of the biggest benefits of making a large batch of spaghetti sauce is that you can freeze it in smaller portions for later use. This means you can have a delicious, homemade sauce ready to go whenever you need it, whether it’s for a quick weeknight dinner or to feed a crowd at a last-minute gathering.

To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:

– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 pounds ground beef
– 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
– 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
– 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
– 2 teaspoons dried basil
– 2 teaspoons dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

2. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

3. Once the beef is cooked, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine.

4. Add the dried basil, oregano, salt, sugar, and black pepper to the pot and stir to incorporate the seasonings.

5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers.

7. Label the containers with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to use the sauce, simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove until heated through. Serve over cooked pasta and enjoy!

By taking a little bit of time to make a big batch of freezer spaghetti sauce, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort in the long run. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of having a homemade sauce ready to go whenever you need it. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself just how convenient it can be to have a bountiful batch of freezer spaghetti sauce on hand.