Spaghetti Sauce with Meat and Chorizo

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Elevate your pasta night with this rich and flavorful Spaghetti Sauce with Meat and Chorizo that combines hearty ground beef, bold chorizo sausage, and aromatic spices for a robust, restaurant-quality dish. Simmered to perfection, this sauce features a savory base of crushed tomatoes, a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes, and a touch of sweetness to balance the acidity. The combination of fresh garlic, dried herbs, and a splash of broth creates a velvety texture that clings beautifully to every strand of spaghetti. Topped with fresh parsley and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, this recipe delivers a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal in just one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings, it’s a classic Italian-inspired sauce with a smoky Spanish twist.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 8 ounces Chorizo sausage (removed from casings if necessary)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Chicken or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar (to balance acidity, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add the chorizo and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the ground beef.

4. Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.

5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

6. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Stir to combine.

7. Return the cooked beef and chorizo to the pan and mix well.

8. Add the dried oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Stir to combine.

9. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

10. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

11. Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (333.7g)

Calories		494
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		37.0 g	47%
	Saturated Fat	13.3 g	67%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		88 mg	29%
Sodium		1391 mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate		15.0 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	3.0 g	11%
	Total Sugars	8.3 g
Protein		27.4 g	55%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		139 mg	11%
Iron		3.3 mg	19%
Potassium		692 mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1991 cal (66.2%%)

Protein: 655 cal (21.8%%)

Carbs: 359 cal (11.9%%)