My Spaghetti Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with "My Spaghetti Sauce," a rich, hearty, and deeply flavorful homemade recipe that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This slow-simmered sauce combines the robust flavors of ground beef and Italian sausage with a medley of tomato products, including crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce, all beautifully seasoned with oregano, basil, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat. A touch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, while fresh parsley and basil add a burst of freshness to every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with spaghetti or any pasta of your choice. Whether you're making a big batch for freezing or serving up a crowd, "My Spaghetti Sauce" is the ultimate comfort-food recipe that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh basil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and ground Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce until well combined.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar if necessary.
Just before serving, stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta and garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.8 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 482 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 5059 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.4 g | ||
| Protein | 131.0 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 5458 mg | 116% | |
*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.
