Homemade Italian spaghetti sauce is a classic and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and hearty meal that can be served with a variety of different pasta shapes and toppings. With so many different recipes available, finding the best one can be a challenge. This article will provide an overview of the different types of homemade Italian spaghetti sauces, as well as some tips for choosing the best one for your taste and preferences.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE
Here is my family spaghetti sauce recipe passed down from my grandmother in Italy - it is the best one you will ever cook - don't trust me - try it!
Provided by Lauren Cobello
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a 5+ qt. pot over medium heat, and add the onion.
- Saute for 10 minutes or so, stirring often and being careful not to burn it.
- Add the chopped or pressed garlic.
- Heat for another one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, salt, 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.
- This will make the equivalent of 4-5 jars of sauce, and the cost is probably about half (and it tastes way better).
REAL ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
My mother who is Italian-born was taught this recipe by her mother before teaching me. I hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Tina Dirmyer
Categories Sauces
Time 3h30m
Yield 3-4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large dutch oven, heat the olive oil.
- Add onions& garlic and cook until just beginning to brown.
- Add Pork and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add Tomato Puree and Crushed Tomatoes and stir well.
- Add spices (add more or less to your liking) and bring to a boil, stirring often, for about 20 minutes Turn heat down to low and simmer for about 2-2 1/2 hours, stirring often.
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Here's a great recipe from my sister-in-law. She makes it for us everytime we go up to visit. It is so great to come in from a full day of sight-seeing to a house that smells so good! Now when I make it I freeze the extra for easy leftovers.
Provided by Momma Jenny
Categories Sauces
Time 8h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook sausage, onions, mushrooms, and garlic in skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Cover. Cook on Low 8-9 hours.
FRANK'S ITALIAN SAUCE (SPAGHETTI SAUCE)
Provided by Food Network
Time 3h20m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a large bowl. Mix well. Form about 16 meatballs and place on a platter. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and fry meatballs over medium heat until browned. Repeat until all meatballs are browned. Place meatballs on new clean platter. Do not discard the oil.
- For the Gravy: In the skillet, heat the reserved oil, add the onion and garlic and saute for approximately 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Fill the empty tomato paste can full of water, add to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In an 8-quart saucepan, add the ground tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Fill the empty ground tomato can 3/4 full of water and add to the saucepan, along with the tomato paste mixture from the skillet and the reserved browned meatballs. Mix thoroughly but carefully with a wooden spoon so as to not break the meatballs. Add the salt, ground pepper, and parsley and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, then cover and cook on low heat for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking and burning on bottom of pan. Serve over al dente pasta and sprinkle with some grated Pecorino Romano cheese, along with crusty Italian bread and a good bottle of red wine.
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Homemade Italian spaghetti sauce from an Italian family. The longer you cook it the better it tastes.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 659.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
QUICK ITALIAN SPAGHETTI
Quick Italian Spaghetti has been a standby for Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan for some 40 years now. "I can make it in a jiffy, and there's no other spaghetti recipe my husband's even interested in trying!" Ruth says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add olives; simmer 5 minutes longer. Spoon over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
OLD WORLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-7018
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. 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. 2. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well. 3. Add in your spices,and cheese. 4. 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.*
CHUNKY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
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
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
HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUCE
Sauce like mom used to make. Serve over your favorite pasta. Classic red sauce with onion, mushrooms and garlic.
Provided by BARBLUVSFOOD
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender chop the whole tomatoes with juice and garlic until chunky. In a medium size pot, heat oil on medium high heat. Put onion and mushroom in and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Place in pot the blended tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped green peppers, oregano and basil. Bring to boil, then lower to medium low, cover and stir periodically. Cook and reduce about 1 to 2 hours or to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 755.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Make and share this Authentic Italian Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Sauces
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To cook sauce, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large iron skillet or heavy saucepan.
- Add garlic and cook until tender.
- Add fresh tomatoes and cook until heated through.
- Stir in basil, crushed red pepper, black pepper and salt.
- Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti or other italian pasta and top with parmesan cheese.
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Lean turkey sausage links spice up this hearty sauce that turns pasta into a splendid main dish. "I blend a cup of the sauce for my young son, so there are no chunks of vegetables, and he loves it," says Laurinda Johnston, a field editor in Belchertown, Massachusetts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the celery, onion, green pepper and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and water is reduced., Crumble sausage over vegetable mixture; cook until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper and remaining water. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE
As a special part of their wedding buffet, my daughter Kris' husband fixed a big batch of this thick flavorful pasta sauce. The recipe was brought by his grandmother from Italy more than 80 years ago. -Judy Braun, Juneau, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h55m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef in 2 batches over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. , Return the beef and sausage to the pan. Add the next 9 ingredients, including allspice if desired, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until sauce reaches desired thickness, stirring occasionally, 2-3 hours. Serve over pasta.Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HEARTY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
After years of experimenting, my mom has perfected her hearty spaghetti sauce recipe. It's excellent served with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Although the recipe makes more than two servings, it freezes well. -Jennifer Shaw, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, peppers, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the mushrooms; cook for 2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, bay leaf, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Discard bay leaf. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE VERY BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is sooooo good! It's a slow cooked, meatless spaghetti sauce with TONS and TONS of vegetables, and its just sooooo good! Enjoy!
Provided by GAIAS1
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 7h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE
I picked up this recipe when I lived in Italy; everyone loves it. Thought it was time to share! The Merlot and chicken granules are very important ingredients that set this recipes aside from other sauces.
Provided by Celeste Debruzzi
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sit tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, chicken bouillon granules, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper with the onion mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer, stirring frequently, for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 788.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE
My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves this flavorful slow-cooker version. -Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
BEST EVER SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is my favorite spaghetti sauce recipe. It comes from a freezer cookbook called Once a Month Cooking. This makes alot so plan on freezing about half of the recipe. You can use this sauce on spaghetti, manicotti, veal (or chicken) scallopini, or French bread pizza
Provided by AngelicFantasia
Categories Sauces
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown the sausage with the onion and drain.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer, partly covered, for 2 hours.
- Simmering can be done in a crockpot, if desired.
- This makes alot of sauce and can be frozen beautifully.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make spaghetti sauce, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your taste.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta.Spaghetti is a classic choice, but you can also use penne, macaroni, or any other type of pasta that you like.
- Garnish the sauce with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a touch of extra flavor and elegance.
Conclusion:
Homemade spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little time and effort, you can make a spaghetti sauce that will rival anything you've ever had at a restaurant. So next time you're craving Italian food, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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