Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 medium onion; 6 cloves garlic; 56 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings
16 servings
Calories
129 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Vance Hodge

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This sauce is full of Italian flavors! It will make enough to coat 2 pounds of spaghetti, but I usually just use it for one pound of spaghetti and then we dip bread in the leftovers. It keeps well in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for a few months.

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork see notes
1 medium onion finely diced
6 cloves garlic minced
56 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef and pork until no longer pink. Do not drain.
Add the onion and garlic to the pot with the meat and cook over low heat until the onions are soft and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2-4 hours.
Taste and add additional sugar, salt, or red pepper as desired.

Notes

We use plain ground pork in this recipe so that we're better able to control the seasonings. You can use Italian sausage if you prefer.
You may substitute a 1/2 teaspoon each of basil, oregano, and rosemary plus a 1/4 teaspoon thyme in place of the Italian seasoning blend.
The longer this simmers, the richer, more flavorful, and thicker it will be. You can pull it off early, but for the best results, let it simmer for 4 hours over a low heat and just stir it occasionally.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 462mg (19%) Potassium 494mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 415IU (8%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	129kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	462mg	19%
Potassium	494mg	11%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	415IU	8%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	55mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%