Best 8 Easy Exceptional Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti sauce, a staple in many kitchens, is a versatile dish that can be customized to individual tastes. Whether you prefer a simple tomato sauce or a more complex ragu, there is an easy and exceptional spaghetti sauce recipe out there for everyone. With just a few basic ingredients and some pantry staples, you can create a delicious and flavorful sauce that will elevate your pasta dishes to the next level. From classic Italian recipes to modern and innovative creations, there are endless possibilities when it comes to making a truly exceptional spaghetti sauce. Get ready to explore a world of flavors and discover your new favorite spaghetti sauce recipe.

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SPAGHETTI SAUCE (EASY ITALIAN STYLE WITH 6 INGREDIENTS)



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Italian style spaghetti sauce with meat.

Provided by Christina Conte

Categories     Main Courses

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (good quality)
3 cloves of fresh garlic (be sure it is not from China)
fresh Italian parsley, chopped
8 oz ground beef, grass fed
about 2 tsp Kosher or sea salt
1 (28 oz) jar/can of good quality Italian tomatoes (passata/purée or for the best quality, look for Pomodoro San Marzano Dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes--which are only ever whole, peeled tomatoes grown in a certain region of Italy)
8 to 10 fresh Italian basil leaves
(optional black pepper, to taste)

Steps:

  • Crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife.
  • Bring the extra virgin olive oil (and lard, if using) to medium high heat, then add the garlic and chopped parsley.
  • After a minute, add the ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Add some salt, and cook until it begins to dry up, then add the tomato passata/purèe/chopped tomatoes of your choice.
  • If using Mutti, they tend to be thick, so add about ¾ cup (6 oz) of water or until the bottom line of the jar (shake to rinse) then add to the pot. If you're using another brand, rinse the can/jar with a little less water, unless it's very thick.
  • Put the burner on high to bring the sauce to a simmer, and add more salt. Don't be afraid to add Kosher/sea salt as I can guarantee you will have much less sodium in this sauce than a jar of store-bought.
  • Lower the heat so that the sauce simmers gently for about an hour, stirring occassionally (so that the sauce won't stick). Taste for seasoning after about 30 minutes, and add salt if needed.
  • When the sauce is ready, check once again for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as desired, and a generous amount of fresh basil, torn into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 410 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef ((or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef))
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
1 medium onion (, chopped)
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
crushed red pepper flakes (, to taste)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves ((optional))
spaghetti noodles (, for serving)

Steps:

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
  • Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
  • This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 814 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE EASIEST HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This rich spaghetti sauce is surprisingly easy to make. It's so thick and delicious I bet you'll never purchase the jarred stuff again!

Provided by Christina

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 lb lean ground turkey or beef (I use 93% lean ground turkey.)
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes (I prefer fire-roasted.)
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Add oil to a skillet on the stove top. Heat to medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add the ground meat. Saute the meat, stirring occasionally, until browned. If your turkey or beef isn't very lean you may want to drain the grease. (I find that isn't necessary when using 93% lean.)
  • Reduce heat to medium low. Add canned crushed tomatoes, water, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper to skillet with the meat. Stir to combine. Cover and gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until everything is heated through and flavors have married.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta, spaghetti squash (see my recipe for Roasted Spaghetti Squash), or zoodles. You can even add it to the top of roasted veggies for a satisfying but light meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 1019 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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A simple, slow cooked, authentic spaghetti sauce, as good as the restaurants serve...or better! The secret ingredient is baking soda, but do not taste the sauce right after adding it. Wait a while, and this sauce will not disappoint you. It is good right from the stove, but the flavors blend overnight. Best served with your favorite meatball recipe, where the meatballs cook in the sauce the last half hour. Be prepared to take a nap after eating.

Provided by KRAZYBARB

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cups water
4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons white sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 pinches baking soda
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, mushrooms, onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, basil, and 1 pinch of baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 4 hours minimum.
  • Stir in another pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan in to the sauce.
  • After the sauce is fork consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese. Watch that the cheese does not burn. Taste sauce. If it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer another 1/2 hour.
  • Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, reheat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1624.4 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

SO-EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This traditional, thick pasta sauce is a cinch to prepare. It has a pleasantly mild flavor and goes with any kind of cooked pasta. If you like, use ground turkey or chicken instead of the beef.-Cathy Johnson, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield about 2-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
2-1/2 cups tomato juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, seasonings and beef mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY, SPEEDY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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A tasty sauce you can throw together on those nights that you don't have much time or have unexpected company drop in. You can add meats, veggies or whatever your preference is to the sauce.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
  • Serve over spaghetti.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

QUICK SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Quick and awesome spaghetti sauce with bell pepper, garlic and onion.

Provided by Jon

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a hot skillet, saute bell pepper and onion on medium-high for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute one more minute. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Remove from heat.
  • Place mixture in blender and blend until the desired level of chunkiness is achieved. Return to medium-low heat. Stir in tomato paste one tablespoon at a time until desired level of thickness is reached. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 572 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

EASY SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE



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A simple, easy Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce. I have never bought bottle sauce again. This is a versatile recipe.

Provided by cle0369

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) fresh sliced mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
  • 2. Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Sauté your vegetables before adding them to the sauce. This will help them to caramelize and develop their flavor.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give your sauce a complex and interesting flavor.
  • Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Making a delicious spaghetti sauce is easy if you follow a few simple tips. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, sauté your vegetables, use a variety of herbs and spices, simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes, and taste it as you go. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a spaghetti sauce that your family and friends will love.

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