Best 12 Quick Easy Great Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary adventures, pasta reigns supreme, and spaghetti holds a special place. Its versatility and affordability have made it a staple in kitchens worldwide. However, crafting a spaghetti sauce that strikes the perfect balance of flavors, richness, and simplicity can be a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the culinary labyrinth, providing a collection of quick and easy spaghetti sauce recipes that will transform your pasta night into an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce, a creamy Alfredo, or a spicy Arrabbiata, we have curated a selection of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect spaghetti sauce - one that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

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

QUICK AND EASY SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (32 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb chicken
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1 beef double bouillon cubes (Knorr)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 lb spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a shallow soup pot.
  • Sauteé garlic until golden, then add onions and peppers.
  • Sauteé until onions are starting to become translucent, then add beef, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Drain grease.
  • Add wine (if using) and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, boullion cube, parsley, oregano, thyme and basil, salt and pepper and sugar.
  • Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for about 1 minute then reduce heat to med-low and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Serve over spaghetti, top with parmesan cheese and serve with crusty french bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.8, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1290.9, Carbohydrate 110.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 19.9, Protein 41.1

QUICK PASTA SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy recipe.

Provided by LIAROSE

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil until tender, 2 minutes. Stir in basil and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 172.9 mg

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

MY SUPER SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I needed some sauce and quick! I am not a fan of the jarred stuff...plus I didn't want to go to the store. This is a rendition of my favorite sauce Recipe #133806, just made simple and it doesn't have to cook all day.

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar (please adjust to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (please adjust to your taste)

Steps:

  • Throw it all in a sauce pan, stir, simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Season again to taste.
  • **we like a spicy sweet sauce -- so please adjust the sugar and crushed red to your liking**.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2392.6, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 37.9, Protein 8.5

BEST EVER SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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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

1 lb Italian sausage
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt

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.

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

SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a quick recipe for tomato sauce. I have just given the outline for the sauce, but you can add any kind of vegetables to it. I especially like it with mushrooms and peppers.

Provided by COURTNEYNOONAN

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, green onion and garlic. When onions are clear, stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 310.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

ALL PURPOSE QUICK SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Can double, triple this recipe, very basic add to recipe, Freeze in portion servings. Add whatever is in the frige, carrot , green pepper, celery, mushrooms etc. Serve over any kind of noodles or rice and sprinkle with parmesan. Use as a base for lasagna, tacos, chili or casseroles, just generaly handy to have in the freezer.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
2 onions, chopped
2 -4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water or 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or 1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • In large heavy frypan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking up with a spoon.
  • Drain fat off through a colander, Wipe frypan with paper towel and return beef to frypan.
  • Stir in onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  • Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, breaking with back of spoon, oregano, baqsil, thyme and pepper.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, thin with water if desired.

SUPER EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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At my house, we never know how many we'll have for dinner. That's why this spaghetti sauce is one of my favorites - flavorful, filling and fast. Italian sausage gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick. -Bella Anderson, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
Hot cooked pasta
Shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink., Stir in spaghetti sauce, salsa and beef; heat through. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If fresh tomatoes are not available, use canned whole tomatoes or tomato puree.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to give your sauce a unique flavor. Some popular options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion.
  • Brown the meat before adding it to the sauce. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste the sauce as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a spaghetti sauce that you'll love. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a flavorful pesto sauce, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So get cooking and enjoy a delicious plate of spaghetti tonight!

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