1-Start by seasoning your ground beef with salt and pepper for a solid base of flavor. Then, brown the beef along with the chopped onion in a large skillet, draining any excess grease to keep things light and healthy.

2-Next, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the skillet. Stir everything well and bring the mixture to a boil, which helps blend the flavors quickly. Once it’s boiling, add the water, give it another stir, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to deepen those rich tastes.

3-For a final touch, stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving if you have it on hand.