Best 4 Copycat Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

Craving the iconic Olive Garden spaghetti sauce but can't make it to the restaurant? Look no further! This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that replicate the beloved Olive Garden spaghetti sauce, allowing you to enjoy the same authentic flavors and textures in the comfort of your own kitchen. From simple and quick weekday meals to more elaborate weekend feasts, these recipes cater to a variety of tastes and skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to recreate the Olive Garden spaghetti sauce experience in your very own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

THE ACTUAL OLIVE GARDEN BOLOGNESE SAUCE RECIPE (SPAGHETTI SAUCE)

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This is the actual Olive Garden bolognese (spaghetti sauce) recipe that I got from the Olive Garden website. Please don't leave a feedback saying how this recipe, "Is soooo much better than Olive Garden's", or how it is, "Close to Olive Garden's, but no cigar". It IS Olive Garden's recipe. Now we just have to figure out how they make their breadsticks! I like to throw the cooked veggies in the blender so my son doesn't realize that they're in there! ;)

Provided by mojoloh

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
6 ounces Italian sausage, skinned
1 cup red wine
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dry)
1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dry)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and cook about 5 minutes.
Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Deglaze pan with wine, let it reduce.
Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir, simmer for about 1 hour.
Serve over fresh, hot pasta.

COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE

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Olive Garden is one of my favorite restaurants and I love to recreate their dishes at home and this recipe for their Meat Sauce is spot on! It's rich, thick and meaty perfection!

Provided by FoodHussy

Categories Entree

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (finely diced)
1 carrot (finely diced)
1 celery stalk (finely diced)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 cup red wine
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp dried sage
1 tsp salt

Steps:

Heat oil in Dutch Oven.
Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef and sausage and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Deglaze pan with wine and reduce.
Add tomatoes, salt, rosemary and sage and stir.
Simmer for about 1 hour.
Serve over spaghetti!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.75 cup, Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, Fat 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 721 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 1.6 g

COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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We love making pasta topped with this delicious sauce that will make you think you're eating at Olive Garden!

Categories Dinner/Lunch

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 28 oz. cans of Crushed Tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
4 Tablespoons dried basil
1 ½ tsp Black pepper
1-2 TBSP Sugar (optional) - this takes out the bitterness and makes it a little sweet
2 TSBP olive oil
⅓ cup grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
Minced Green Peppers (optional)

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a 5+ qt. pot over medium heat, and add the chopped or pressed garlic.
Heat for one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, black pepper, basil and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours stirring often.
For the first half of the simmer time, do so with the pot uncovered, then cover.
Add the cheese, stir in and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so.

OLIVE GARDEN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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I fiddled around with the original copy cat recipe until I got it where I wanted it and it tastes even better. Add more jelly and onion soup, if desired, but I found that more was too much.

Provided by Carmen B.

Categories Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1 (750 ml) jar ragu original spaghetti sauce
1/2 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup grape jelly
1 -2 can mushroom, drained
1 green pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

Brown meat in oil.
Drain and run under hot water to get rid of excess fat.
Combine meat in a pot with rest of ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat;reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Roast the tomatoes before simmering them to concentrate their flavor.
Add a variety of herbs and spices to the sauce, such as basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or linguine.

Conclusion:

This Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make copycat of the popular restaurant dish. With its rich, flavorful tomato sauce and tender meatballs, this sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're craving Olive Garden spaghetti, try making this recipe at home. You won't be disappointed!