Secret to Irresistible Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti sauce: master this rich and hearty homemade recipe. Simmered to perfection with savory meats and fresh tomatoes, it's ideal for any pasta night.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
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, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve over spaghetti or cooked pasta.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.