Thick N Hearty Spaghetti Sauce
Rich, savory, and utterly comforting, this Thick N Hearty Spaghetti Sauce is the ultimate recipe for pasta night perfection. Bursting with bold flavors from a robust blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, this sauce is enhanced by aromatic garlic, diced onions, and a medley of Italian herbs. Slowly simmered with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a touch of sugar for balance, it delivers a luxuriously thick texture that clings beautifully to pasta. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this sauce is a hearty, crowd-pleasing staple that pairs perfectly with spaghetti, penne, or your favorite pasta dish. Easy to prepare and made with pantry staples, this homemade spaghetti sauce is sure to become a go-to recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook for 7-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and water until well combined.
Add the sugar, dried basil, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
Simmer the sauce for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water as needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the sauce hot over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.1 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.5 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 482 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 5009 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.8 g | ||
| Protein | 130.9 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 6252 mg | 133% | |
*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.
