Mamas Spaghetti Sauce

Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of a warm Italian kitchen with Mama’s Spaghetti Sauce, the ultimate family-approved recipe for comfort food at its finest. Crafted with a rich medley of flavors, this homemade spaghetti sauce features a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, perfectly balanced with the robust essence of garlic, onions, and classic Italian herbs like basil and oregano. Simmered low and slow for two hours, the sauce develops a deep, hearty flavor, enhanced by hints of crushed tomatoes, a splash of beef broth, and a subtle touch of sweetness. Ideal for pairing with spaghetti noodles and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this hearty sauce is perfect for everything from Sunday dinners to meal prepping for the week. Simple to prepare yet bursting with authentic flavor, this recipe will have you ditching store-bought sauces for good. Perfect keywords: homemade spaghetti sauce, classic Italian sauce, slow-simmered spaghetti sauce recipe, family comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces tomato sauce, canned
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onions to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess fat, if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and beef broth.

Step 6

Add the dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley, and bay leaf to the pot. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve the sauce hot over cooked spaghetti noodles and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2444.6 grams (2444.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2618

Total Fat 183.60g	235%
Saturated Fat 62.30g	312%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 473mg	158%
Sodium 8704mg	378%
Total Carbohydrate 135.50g	49%
Dietary Fiber 30.90g	110%
Total Sugars 80.70g
Protein 134.10g	268%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442mg	34%
Iron 27mg	152%
Potassium 6657mg	142%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.5%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 19.8%