Best 6 Grandmas Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Are you tired of eating bland, store-bought spaghetti sauce? Do you long for the rich, flavorful sauce that your grandma used to make? If so, then you're in the right place! In this article, we'll share the secrets to making the best grandma's Italian spaghetti sauce. We'll take you through every step of the process, from choosing the right ingredients to cooking the sauce to perfection. So grab your apron and get ready to learn how to make a spaghetti sauce that will transport you back to your childhood.

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GRANDMA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a recipe my grandma made for years and she never wrote it down until I was learning how to make it. It is a sweet meat sauce. I love it and just wanted to share it with everyone else. Let me know what you think. This recipe makes a lot of sauce. I usually put 4 cups in a resealable plastic bag and freeze for later use.

Provided by Michelle

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

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds ground beef, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped, or more to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce, or more to taste
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) can tomato puree, or more to taste
½ cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large pot until beef is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Pour tomato sauce and tomato paste into the pot; season with pepper. Stir in tomato puree and ketchup. Add brown sugar, mustard, celery salt, onion salt, and garlic salt, stirring after each addition.
  • Simmer sauce over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until flavors combine, 30 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2296.6 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

GREAT GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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My great-grandma's recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce is the best! It uses ingredients you probably already have at home! Plus- your house will smell fantastic when the sauce is simmering on your stove!

Provided by Becky Mansfield - Your Modern Family, LLC

Categories     Kid Friendly Recipes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 pound ground beef
1 chopped small onion
3 crushed cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 (12 ounces) can of Hunt's Tomato Paste.
2 (28 ounces) can Hunt's diced tomatoes (one can is petite diced, one can is regular diced) Or you can use fresh tomatoes.
2 (15 ounce) cans Hunt's tomato sauce
2 cups of water
3 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Brown meat and Italian sausage (break it up as you stir it. You may want to heat up a little olive oil (about 2 minutes) before adding the meat...)
  • Add chopped onions to the meat mixture and continue cooking. Stir occasionally until onions are softened.
  • Next, add your diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
  • Next, mix in the spices, sugar, and garlic.
  • Once your sauce is cooking (bring to a boil), add your wine and water.
  • Simmer on low (stir often) for an hour.
  • Optional: Let it simmer for an additional 3-4 hours, just to let the flavors combine even more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Cholesterol 55 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22g grams fat, Protein 20 grams protein, ServingSize 8, Sodium 1495 grams sodium

GRANDMA'S ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is my grandmother's recipe from Italy. It is wonderful. I have gotten rid of all other sauce recipes because this one is so good. It is also wonderful over rice and by itself. I love it because it tastes too good and is very filling so it lasts more than 2 meals.

Provided by Nicole Gray

Categories     Sauces

Time 57m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 lbs ground beef round
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (28 or 32 oz)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
4 (4 ounce) jars whole mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Saute garlic, onion and bell pepper in oil until onion and pepper are translucent.
  • Add beef to onion-pepper mix.
  • Cook til you no longer see pink; drain well and then return to pot.
  • Add tomatoes with juice, paste, chili powder and Worcestershire; mix well.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms; mix well.
  • Simmer 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve over hot pasta.
  • I like angel hair with this sauce--it gives it a unique texture.
  • I use Georgio bottled mushrooms, Del Monte Tomatoes, Hunts Paste, Lea& Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, McCormick Chili powder.
  • All the rest are fresh ingredients.
  • This is an old family recipe.
  • Once you taste it, you will never go back to any other sauce.

OLD WORLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a great old world Family recipe. Its also great with italian sausage,or meatballs. Just stir often while cooking when using meats.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h25m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot on low-med heat add your olive oil and saute your onions for about 4 minutes,then add your crushed garlic,cook for 2 minutes longer. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well.Add in your spices,and cheese. cook for 2 1/2 hours covered.Then add in your wine, and cook 30 minutes longer. Sauce will be thin on first day.Also if you use meat it will alter thickness.The second day this turns into a nice thick sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 647.1, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 5.5

GRANDMA MAGGIO'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is one that was recited to me out of memory alone, and described as a hand of garlic, etc., though the ingredient quantities should be accurate. I encourage buying the cheapest versions of these ingredients you can find; it will feed an army for about $15 without ruining the taste. You should add more seasonings based on preference. A great vegetarian sauce, and with meatballs...it makes great meatball sandwiches.

Provided by Sarah Garland

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

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup Merlot wine
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until translucent but not browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and basil, and cook and stir until the basil is wilted and the mushrooms are cooked through and have given up their juices, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the whole peeled tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring and chopping the tomatoes into pieces with a spoon. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir, crushing any large pieces of tomato left, and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened and bubbling, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the tomato paste into the sauce, and fill the empty tomato paste can with Merlot wine, stirring to dissolve any remaining tomato paste in the can. Pour the Merlot wine into the sauce, and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce back to a simmer, and stir in the salt, pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer until the seasonings are blended and the sauce is heated through, about 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 934.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

GRANDMA'S OLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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Grandma's sauce is an old recipe that she brought over from Italy. It is a long process with strange ingredients, but they all come together to make the best sauce I have ever had. The long process is worth your trouble the minute you take your first bite.

Provided by cherbear

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

Time 8h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 pig's feet
1 pound pork neck bones
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (16 ounce) loaf fresh Italian bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 cup water
6 eggs, beaten
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in the bottom of a large saucepan, and fry the garlic cloves 5 to 8 minutes, until brown and fragrant. Remove the garlic cloves and set aside. Place the pig's feet and pork neck bones in the saucepan and fry, turning occasionally, until the meat and bones have browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Return the garlic cloves to the saucepan, and stir in the tomato paste and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, and pour in the tomato puree. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 3 hours, stirring from the bottom often to prevent burning, until the pig's feet are tender and the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the sugar, pepper, and baking soda. Continue to simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
  • Soak the torn bread with 1 cup of water in a bowl. Squeeze excess water out of the bread, and place the bread in a large bowl with the 6 beaten eggs, ground pork, ground veal, and ground beef. Mix thoroughly and form into 24 meatballs about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stir in the minced garlic and chopped fresh basil, let them cook for about 1 minute, and then add the meatballs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry them on all sides until brown, about 15 minutes, working in batches, if necessary.
  • Place the browned meatballs, along with the oil, garlic, and basil from the skillet into the sauce, stirring lightly to avoid breaking them. Add the whole hard-boiled eggs, and simmer for about 1 1/2 more hours, until the meatballs are cooked, the sauce is thick, and all the flavors have blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 319.1 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1437.4 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best possible flavor. If you can, use fresh tomatoes from your garden or a local farmers market. If you're using canned tomatoes, choose a brand that uses high-quality tomatoes and doesn't add any extra salt or sugar.
  • Sauté your vegetables before adding them to the sauce. This will help to bring out their flavor and sweetness. You can sauté onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and peppers in a little bit of olive oil until they are softened.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give your sauce a complex and flavorful taste. Some good choices include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little bit of heat.
  • Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. You can simmer your sauce for even longer if you have time.
  • Taste your sauce as it simmers and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

Making a delicious Italian spaghetti sauce is easy if you follow these simple tips. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a sauce that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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