Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; ½ pound Italian sausage; 1 medium yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup water; ¼ cup shredded carrot; 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
251 kcal
Course
Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine
Italian, American

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Layla Henson

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

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage casings removed, or bulk sausage
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
28 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
¼ cup shredded carrot or a pinch of sugar
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

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Instructions

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.
Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, carrot, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until thickened.
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Stir in fresh parsley if using.
Serve over spaghetti or cooked pasta.

Notes

Carrot: Shredded carrots balance the tart flavor of the tomatoes. Carrot can be replaced with ½ finely diced red bell pepper or a small pinch of sugar.
Meat: If substituting Italian sausage for another ground meat such as ground beef or pork, increase the Italian seasoning to 2 teaspoons and add ½ teaspoon oregano and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Consistency: To thicken this homemade spaghetti sauce further, simmer uncovered.
Pasta: Do not rinse the spaghetti after draining or add butter or oil to the pasta. The starches in the pasta will help the sauce to cling to the noodles.
Freezing: Spaghetti sauce can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 251 (13%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 691mg (29%) Potassium 1003mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1327IU (27%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	251	13%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	57mg	19%
Sodium	691mg	29%
Potassium	1003mg	21%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	1327IU	27%
Vitamin C	25mg	28%
Calcium	95mg	10%
Iron	5mg	28%