Oamc Spaghetti Sauce
Prepare to elevate your pasta nights with this hearty, flavor-packed OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) Spaghetti Sauce! Bursting with the rich goodness of ground beef, savory Italian sausage, and a medley of aromatic herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley, this sauce brings classic Italian flavors to your table. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a hint of sugar to balance the acidity, this recipe creates a velvety, robust sauce that freezes beautifully for meal prep convenience. Ideal for large families or batch cooking enthusiasts, this versatile spaghetti sauce pairs effortlessly with your favorite pasta, lasagna, or as a pizza topping. Save time and savor incredible homemade flavor any night of the week with this freezer-friendly spaghetti sauce recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 56 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 29 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 count bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in the oregano, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Stir until the spices are evenly incorporated.
Add the bay leaves to the sauce and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning to taste during cooking, if needed.
Remove the bay leaves before serving or storing.
Let the sauce cool completely if freezing. Divide into portion-sized containers or freezer bags, label, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat when ready to serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.6 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.2 g | 561% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1005 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 7811 mg | 340% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.7 g | ||
| Protein | 276.6 g | 553% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 43.5 mg | 242% | |
| Potassium | 10619 mg | 226% | |
*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.
