Best 7 Nannys Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Nanny's spaghetti sauce is a classic dish that has been passed down through generations. With its rich, flavorful tomato sauce and tender meatballs, it's a meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious spaghetti sauce that will rival your nanny's. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DANNY'S HOMEMADE FRESH INGREDIENTS SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I started making fresh spaghetti sauce when my wife was sick with cancer and the Venezuelan doctor put her on a diet which included no canned goods. I have since doctored it up until I have gotten it to this point. Serve over spaghetti and add Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Provided by Danny

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ tomatoes, chopped
⅓ onion, chopped
¼ bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tomatoes, quartered
⅔ onion, chunked
¼ bell pepper
⅓ cup water, or as needed
1 tablespoon vinegar
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco® Chipotle Pepper Sauce)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cumin; cook and stir until meat is browned lightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned and vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine quartered tomatoes, chunked onion, bell pepper, water, vinegar, garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, parsley, cilantro, paprika, soy sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, and salt in a blender; blend sauce to desired thickness. Add more water if a thinner sauce is desired.
  • Pour sauce onto ground beef; cover and cook until the sauce reaches desired consistency, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 194.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

NANNY'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is my Sicilian great-grandmother's recipe. I've never tasted better. Serve with meatballs and Italian sausage; it's also terrific as a marinara sauce.

Provided by MELHARVEY

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

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar, vinegar, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir all together and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes (for the best flavor). Stir frequently to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 787.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

NANA'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This sauce is my nana's version and the best I have ever tasted! I get quite a few requests to make it from friends and family.

Provided by LizFP

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Brown onion and green pepper in a large skillet in a small amount of oil.
  • Add ground beef to the onion and green peppers; cook until brown.
  • Carefully drain the hamburger mixture and return to the skillet.
  • Add the tomato sauce, onion salt, salt, garlic salt, oregano, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Heinz 57 and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir well and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta with garlic bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1130, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 44.5

NANNYS SPAGHETTI SAUCE 5 STAR FAMILY FAVORITE



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This is one of the many recipes from my grandmother's cookbook. She passed away in May of 2005 and I am recording her wonderful recipes for my family and the many generations that will follow. I hope you enjoy her recipes as much as we do. I have not made each one yet-so cooking time and servings may not be posted on some. Five Star Family Favorite !

Provided by staceyelee

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic, pods chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Brown the beef.
  • Add the chopped veggies.
  • Add tomato sauces & spices.
  • Simmer 4 hours--the longer the better.
  • Nanny always put it in her crock pot to simmer all day.
  • Sometimes she added 1 T grape jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1060, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 12.7

MOM'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground round beef
1 pound ground pork
1 pound Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
5 large cans tomato paste
10 tomato paste cans water
4 tablespoons Parmesan
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
6 leaves fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the ground beef, pork and sausage until it is brown. Drain off excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on medium heat, stirring often to prevent scorching.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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"Mom made this when we were kids, and it was always my first choice for birthday dinners," recalls Kristy Hawkes in South Ogden, Utah. "Now I do the prep work in the morning and just let it simmer all day. When I get home, all I have to do is boil the spaghetti, brown some garlic bread and dinner is on!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
8 to 10 fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, sugars, salt, oregano, chili powder and mustard. Stir in the beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through., Freeze Option:: Cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HOMEMADE CANNED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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DIY canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower's dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it later in the year. -Tonya Branham, Mt. Olive, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

25 pounds tomatoes (about 80 medium)
4 large green peppers, seeded
4 large onions, cut into wedges
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge into ice water. Peel and quarter tomatoes; place in a stockpot., Pulse green peppers and onions in batches in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to stockpot. Stir in next 11 ingredients. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally., Discard bay leaves. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to each of 9 hot 1-qt. jars. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 40 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and adds a smoky depth to the sauce.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will give your sauce a complex and delicious flavor. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer your sauce for a long time: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make spaghetti sauce, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.

Conclusion:

Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion dinner. With its simple ingredients and rich flavor, Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce is sure to become a family favorite.

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