Italian Spaghetti Sauce by Audrey M
Discover the bold, comforting flavors of "Italian Spaghetti Sauce by Audrey M," a homemade pasta sauce recipe that brings authentic Italian cuisine straight to your kitchen. This savory sauce features tender ground beef simmered with aromatic onion and garlic, blended with a medley of tomatoes — crushed, pureed, and paste — for a rich, velvety texture. Infused with fragrant herbs like basil, parsley, and Italian seasoning, and accented by fennel seeds and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this sauce achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and depth. Slow-cooked to perfection for two hours, it develops a robust flavor that elevates any pasta dish. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this easy-to-make recipe serves eight and is ideal for pairing with spaghetti, fresh Parmesan, and a sprinkle of basil. Your search for the ultimate homemade spaghetti sauce ends here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well to combine the ingredients.
Add the sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, salt, ground black pepper, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce during cooking and adjust seasonings as desired. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Serve hot over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 5482 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.7 g | ||
| Protein | 99.8 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 5728 mg | 122% | |
*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.
