Baked Spaghetti Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this hearty Baked Spaghetti Sauce, a rich and flavorful twist on a classic Italian favorite. Packed with layers of flavor, this oven-baked masterpiece features a combination of savory ground beef and Italian sausage, perfectly complemented by a medley of aromatic spices and a trio of tomato-based ingredients—crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. A quick stovetop simmer enhances the sauce, while a trip to the oven delivers a thicker, deeper flavor that’s worth the wait. Topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, this all-in-one skillet sauce is ideal for spooning over spaghetti or elevating any pasta recipe to a new level. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this baked spaghetti sauce is comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (canned)
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water, combining well.
Add the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings.
Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the skillet from the stovetop and stir in the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the sauce rest for 5-10 minutes.
Serve warm over cooked spaghetti noodles, or use the baked sauce in your favorite pasta dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1045 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 945 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
