Best 7 Chunky Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to hearty and comforting meals, a bowl of steaming pasta tossed in a chunky spaghetti sauce is hard to beat. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce or something more adventurous, there are endless variations to suit every taste. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey through the world of chunky spaghetti sauces, exploring different recipes, techniques, and ingredients to help you create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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CHUNKY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Zesty traditional spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Soulfood

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, sugar, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, Sodium 1166.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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When your hungry clan requests, "Spaghetti, please!", you'll be happy to oblige with this simple savory sauce. It proves appetizingly that homemade spaghetti sauce doesn't have to simmer all day in order to be hearty and delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 to 2 medium green peppers, julienned
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in a large saucepan; drain. Add green peppers, onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and basil; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 891mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

HOMEMADE CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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We used to have this incredible Russian restaurant here and they used to make something similar to this. I decided when they went out of business that I would try to replicate one of their fabulous dishes. You may add or subtract any of the veggie ingredients to you liking. It seems to be if you add more veggies of various kinds, you may get a pasta primavera, without the tomato paste.

Provided by puravida711

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2-1 lb linguine
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (you may choose whatever flavor, I like to use garlic and onion or mushroom and garlic or basil, garl)
1 green pepper
1 (8 ounce) can of medium black olives
1 medium sweet onion
olive oil, just enough to cover the pan
1 lb fresh mushrooms (or more)
1 zucchini (optional)
jalapenos (optional) or red pepper (optional)
1 -2 pinch dried basil or 1 -2 pinch fresh basil
vegan butter, you may add this when you are cooking your onions in addition to the olive oil, it gives the sauce a

Steps:

  • Get a skillet deep enough to hold the contents and the liquid of the sauce. Remember that the veggies will cook down so you need not use a pot unless you are doubling the recipe
  • Quarter your mushrooms.
  • Use about ½ a green pepper. You may use more or less depending on your taste for green pepper.
  • Chunk the onion. Kind of like strips then cut the strips in half. This gives the sauce a great flavor.
  • Heat your pan and add the olive oil. Make sure that the olive oil covers the bottom of the pan.
  • Add your onion and sauté until they are almost clear.
  • Add your green pepper and sauté until they are almost soft.
  • Add your mushrooms and sauté until they are almost soft.
  • If you are using zucchini, add now. This will take awhile to cook down so be patient.
  • At this point you may need to add more oil or butter.
  • When your veggies are at a good constancy, add 1-2 cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cans of sliced black olives, 2 pinches of dried basil, and the jalapeno or red pepper if you chose to use.
  • Cover and let simmer for 30-45 minutes on low.
  • Start cooking linguine
  • By the time the linguine is done, so should be your sauce.
  • Drain and serve linguine and cover with sauce.

SLOW-COOKER CHUNKY PORK AND MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Flavorful pork ribs replace the usual ground beef or sausage in family-pleasing spaghetti.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb boneless pork country-style ribs
1 cup frozen onions, celery, bell pepper and parsley seasoning blend (from 12-oz bag), thawed
1 can (29 oz) tomato puree
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1 package (16 oz) spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mushrooms, spaghetti and oil.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Using 2 forks, break pork into bite-size pieces in cooker. Stir in mushrooms. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Stir oil into sauce. Serve over hot spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

SPAGHETTI WITH CHUNKY MEAT AND VEGGIE SAUCE



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Quick, really easy, and very tasty all-purpose sauce for pasta and lasgna; a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. Ground turkey or beef with carrots, green beans, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Sauces

Time 48m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 onion, finely diced (any variety)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise & sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 ounces Italian sausage or 4 ounces turkey sausage, casings removed & crumbled
10 ounces lean ground beef or 10 ounces lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
2 teaspoons spaghetti sauce seasoning (Lawry's Original or Lawry's Extra Rich & Thick)
10 ounces penne or 10 ounces wagon-wheel pasta
1 cup frozen Italian cut green beans, thawed & drained
4 ounces mushrooms
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add onions, garlic, and carrots, and saute, stirring frequently for 5 minutes (until carrots are tender and garlic and onion are just beginning to brown).
  • Push vegetables to one side of pan and add meat.
  • Raise heat to medium high and saute, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes); drain off excess fat.
  • Add tomato puree and spaghetti seasoning, mix well, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Add beans and mushrooms to sauce, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes over low heat (until vegetables are tender).
  • Serve pasta topped with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

CRABZILLA'S SPICY CHUNKY GARLICKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is my own variation of my mom's sauce. It's simple to prepare and should be simmered all day for the best flavor. You can add ground beef, ground sausage, or brown up some Italian sausage links and simmer in sauce if you like. This freezes well and will easily feed 8 - 10 people, with leftovers. I'm not 100% sure of the exact size of the large cans of tomatoes this calls for as I don't have one on hand, however, I will estimate and say 28 oz. Just use the big cans that are usually on the bottom shelf of the canned tomato aisle. Hope you enjoy, vary spices according to your taste preferences. You may prefer your sauce less spicy, so sub the Rotel for petite diced tomatoes and omit the crushed red pepper flakes.

Provided by Crabzilla

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large yellow onion (roughly chopped)
12 cloves garlic (finely minced)
4 ounces diced fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (28 ounce) cans of progresso crushed tomatoes (or your fav)
1 (28 ounce) can of progresso whole canned tomatoes (or your fav)
2 (10 ounce) cans of rotel tomatoes and green chilies
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (I use one with no salt added)
1 cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot.
  • Saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms until soft and slightly browned.
  • Add basil, oregano, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Saute for an additional 10 minutes (estimate), stirring frequently, being careful not to burn the herbs.
  • Add all the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, stir real well, and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for about 10 minutes and use a potato masher to crush the whole tomatoes (they crush easily after being boiled).
  • Add red wine and continue to boil for another 2 minutes.
  • Turn down to a low simmer, and simmer for at least 6 hours, stirring now and then.
  • I usually put a lid on to partially cover the pot for the first 3 hours and then remove it for the last 3 hours to let the sauce reduce, it should end up a nice deep, rich red color.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta and fix up a nice green salad and crusty loaf of bread to make a complete meal.
  • Let sauce cool before freezing- can be frozen in whatever size portions you like using zip-lock freezer bags.

LESLIE'S THICK & CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Leslie's Thick & Chunky Spaghetti Sauce image

When I first got married, I had never made spaghetti because my family didn't eat it. My husband made some sauce & had to leave, and told me to watch it. OK, so I went in & looked at it every once in awhile. He came home a couple hours later to a solid mass of sauce in the pan! He said "i asked you to watch it. Didn't you stir...

Provided by LESLIE TRYTHALL

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 large onion
1 lb hot italian sausage or hamburge
8 oz sliced mushrooms. or more
2 can(s) tomato sauce(hunts)15 oz
1 can(s) tomato paste(hunts)12 oz
1 can(s) tomato paste(hunts) small
1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes
2 tsp minced garlic
1-2 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
garlic salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Dice onions & peppers to your liking.( We like medium) Brown sausage or ground beef with peppers & onions over med high heat.(Peppers will still be crunchy) Drain if desired.( I ususally drain beef, & partially drain sausage.) Reduce to medium.
  • 2. Add all tomato sauce, then paste, stirring to blend.Add diced tomatoes.
  • 3. Add all seasonings& mushrooms. Cover. Allow to cook for 5-10 min. Stirring to avoid sticking.Reduce to med low. Stir occasionally. Taste. Add garlic salt if needed. Serve over pasta of your choice.
  • 4. This sauce can be eaten after 30 min., but tastes better if cooked longer. I make this in the morining before work, put the whole pot in fridge, Then pop it back on the stove when I get home to reheat slowly. Something about the sauce getting cold & reheating just makes it taste even better.
  • 5. I also use this sauce for baked ziti, chicken parmesean, manicotti & lasangna.
  • 6. Used this sauce from freezer to make Tammy Todd's skillet lasangna! So easy & so good!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can't find fresh tomatoes, use good-quality canned tomatoes instead.
  • Sauté your vegetables before adding them to the sauce. This will help to bring out their flavor and prevent them from becoming too watery.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give your sauce a more complex flavor. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion.
  • Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Taste your sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Chunky spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make a chunky spaghetti sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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