Spaghetti Lasagna Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this rich and hearty Spaghetti Lasagna Sauce, a one-pot wonder packed with bold Italian flavors. Crafted with a savory blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatics like garlic and finely chopped onion, this sauce is a true crowd-pleaser. A trio of tomato elements—crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce—creates a luscious, slow-simmered base enhanced by dried herbs, a touch of sugar, and optional red chili flakes for a hint of spice. Grated Parmesan adds a velvety finish, making this sauce perfect for topping spaghetti or layering in your favorite lasagna recipe. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile sauce is as comforting as it is delicious, with leftovers that are even better the next day. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, it’s the ultimate combination of convenience and homemade flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well to combine.
Season the sauce with dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, sugar, red chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After the sauce has thickened and the flavors are well combined, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
If desired, garnish the sauce with fresh basil before serving.
Use the sauce immediately with pasta or as a layer in your lasagna, or allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.5 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 5446 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.9 g | ||
| Protein | 145.4 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 5424 mg | 115% | |
*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.
