Season ground beef with salt and pepper.

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

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

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

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

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