Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

8 servings
This meaty spaghetti sauce recipe is rich and delicious with lots of zesty flavor.

Ingredients

  • lean ground beef
    1 lb
  • italian sausage

    casings removed, or bulk sausage

    ½ lb
  • yellow onion

    diced

    1 medium
  • garlic

    minced

    3 cloves
  • canned diced tomatoes

    with juices

    28 oz
  • crushed tomatoes

    or tomato sauce

    28 oz
  • tomato paste
    6 oz
  • water
    1 c
  • shredded carrot

    or a pinch of sugar

    ¼ c
  • italian seasoning
    1 ½ tsp
  • dried basil
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • chopped fresh parsley)

    or fresh basil (optional

    3 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain fat.

  2. 2

    Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, carrot, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until thickened.

  4. 4

    Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Stir in fresh parsley if using.

  5. 5

    Serve over spaghetti or cooked pasta.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

40 min8 servings251 cal

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About this Recipe

Tired of bland jarred sauce? Craving a deeply satisfying, meaty spaghetti sauce from scratch that comes together quicker than you think? This homemade spaghetti sauce recipe delivers rich, zesty flavor perfect for any weeknight or special occasion.

What makes this the best spaghetti sauce recipe? It's the robust combination of lean ground beef and savory Italian sausage, simmered with aromatic vegetables and a trio of tomato products. This blend ensures a rich, full-bodied sauce that tastes like it cooked all day, but only takes 40 minutes total to prepare.

Prepare for a hearty, deeply flavorful experience. Each spoonful of this rich, zesty homemade spaghetti sauce offers a delightful balance of savory meatiness and bright tomato notes, subtly sweetened by the shredded carrot. The sauce's thick consistency, thanks to diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste, clings beautifully to pasta, making for a truly satisfying main course. You'll love how easy it is to achieve such a complex flavor profile.

While fantastic as written, you can easily customize this homemade spaghetti sauce. Swap the shredded carrot for a pinch of sugar if you prefer a smoother texture without the vegetable, or enhance the fresh flavors with a sprinkle of fresh basil instead of parsley at the end. For a milder flavor, you could use all ground beef, or all Italian sausage for a bolder kick, adjusting seasonings to taste. You can also vary the type of Italian sausage (mild or hot) to suit your preference.

This versatile spaghetti sauce recipe is designed to be the star of your main course. Serve it generously over your favorite pasta for a comforting meal. At 251 calories per serving, it's a wonderfully fulfilling dish that truly tastes homemade.

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