My Mom's Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    365 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

My Mom's Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe

My mom's easy spaghetti and meat sauce recipe takes just a few minutes of prep and a low simmer on the stove to create a deep, meaty-flavored sauce. This truly is the best spaghetti recipe ever.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 4 talks celery , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
  • 1 29- ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 29- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 7- ounce cans sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 15- ounce can beef broth
  • 4-6 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti noodles
  • grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the rendered fat and add the meat back to the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 more minutes.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the spaghetti noodles and Parmesan), stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, stir and cover with a lid, and cook for at least three hours on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in generously salted water. Drain and mix into the spaghetti sauce.
  5. Serve with grated or ground Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • The meat sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or saved in a gallon ziplock bag and frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 1271mg (53%) Potassium 999mg (29%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 904IU (18%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 1271mg 53%
Potassium 999mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 904IU 18%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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