Step 1

Season ground beef with salt and pepper. 

Step 2

In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown.  Drain excess grease. 

Step 3

Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet. 

Step 4

Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well. 

Step 5

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.

Step 6

This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.