Best 11 Spaghetti Meat Sauce Semi Homemade Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, spaghetti and meat sauce is a classic choice. With a few pantry staples and some fresh ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Whether you're using your own homemade sauce or a store-bought variety, this versatile dish can be customized to your liking with different types of pasta, vegetables, and seasonings. In this article, we'll share our favorite semi-homemade spaghetti and meat sauce recipe, along with some tips and tricks for making the most of this classic dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI



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Here's a thick, hearty sauce that turns ordinary spaghetti and garlic bread into a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this slow cooker recipe in an electric frying pan instead. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, carrots, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Do not cook spaghetti. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE



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Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce is beefy, juicy and so satisfying. This Meat Sauce recipe comes together fast so it is perfect for busy weeknights, and it's freezer friendly.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef (15% fat)
1 medium onion (finely diced)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves (minced)
24 oz marinara sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tsp granulated sugar
12 oz spaghetti (to serve)

Steps:

  • Place a pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 lb ground beef and sautee, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink (5 minutes).
  • Add chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp pepper and sautee until onions are soft.
  • Add garlic and sautee another 1-2 minutes until fragrant then pour in 1 jar of marinara sauce, 1/4 cup water and 1 tsp sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook 12 oz of spaghetti in salted water to desired doneness according to package instructions then drain. Serve sauce with cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 777 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEAT SAUCE AND SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

6 ounces thick sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 whole cloves
1 whole star anise pod
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, 3 minced and 2 sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 ounces coarsely ground beef chuck
8 ounces coarsely ground pork butt
1 1/4 cups white wine, divided
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3 cups beef broth
1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 gallon water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 pound dry spaghetti

Steps:

  • For the meat sauce:
  • Place an 8-quart Dutch oven over low heat and add the bacon. Cook slowly until the bacon is crispy and has rendered its fat, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan for another use. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Place the clove and star anise into a small spice bag, add to the Dutch oven and stir to combine. Cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions caramelize, 45 to 60 minutes. Add the celery and the 3 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and continue to cook over low heat until the celery is semi-translucent, approximately 30 minutes. Remove the spice bag from the pot.
  • Meanwhile, place a wide 4-quart saute pan, over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and once it shimmers, add the beef chuck and the pork butt and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is well browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a colander to drain. Return the pan to high heat, add 1/2 cup of the wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Transfer these bits and any remaining wine to the Dutch oven along with the meat.
  • Add another 1/2 cup of the wine, evaporated milk, beef broth, and mushrooms to the Dutch oven and stir to combine. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.
  • Once the sauce has been cooking for 1 1/2 hours, place the 4-quart saute pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once it shimmers, add the 2 cloves of sliced garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds or until fragrant. Do not allow the garlic to brown. Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, and marjoram and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, approximately 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup wine, tomato paste, ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high; add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the tomato mixture to the meat mixture and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, while preparing the pasta.
  • For the pasta:
  • Bring the water and salt to a boil over high heat. Carefully add the pasta, stirring quickly to separate. Cover and return to a boil, being careful that the water does not boil over. Once boiling again, uncover and continue to cook until slightly less than al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Add the pasta to the meat sauce and cook, over low heat, for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Transfer pasta and sauce to a serving bowl or individual bowls and serve.

SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE (SEMI-HOMEMADE) RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (I used 93/7)
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (24 oz) can Hunt's 'Traditional' pasta sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can Hunt's Petite-Diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
Crushed red peppers to taste, optional

Steps:

  • In a heavy, medium size pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onion; season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt and cook until all the liquid has completely cooked out, breaking up the meat as it cooks and stirring constantly so the onions don't brown. Drain off any fat, if needed. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on lowest heat setting (just to maintain a light bubble) with a lid tilted for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti (or spaghetti squash) with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and some crusty french bread or garlic bread.

MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Tired of the same old boring spaghetti sauce recipes? I invented this one to satisfy my craving for a meaty, flavorful sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze the leftovers for a quick dinner another night!

Provided by Stacey Adkins

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

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound pork sausage
2 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cubes beef bouillon cube
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot cook the ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain into a large colander to drain grease.
  • To the large saucepot, add the mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, black pepper, sugar, and beef broth and stir well. Pour the meat mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 514.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

MY SEMI HOMEMADE MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Everyone loves this spaghetti! I don't let them know my secret...Ragu. I have made spaghetti this way for years. My children and husband love it-so why change it? This recipe is so easily adjusted to anyone's taste. I have added onions, half the time I make it with just ground beef only, use what kind of sausage you have or like,...

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb ground beef or use 3 pds of ground beef and omit sausage
1 lb sausage links, uncooked. any kind, i have used sweet italian, beef, etc. (or can use already cooked as well, just brown them before adding them to the sauce)
4 jar(s) traditional ragu (24 oz) each
2 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2-3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped or can use dried basil leaves, just use 1 1/2 tbls
1 tsp oregano, dried (optional)
parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)
THIS IS FOR A LARGE GROUP AND CAN BE HALVED. I FREEZE HALF FOR ANOTHER DAY.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat your oven at 350 degrees. You will need a large, deep pan. Fry your ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off the fat. ***At the same time I boil my sausages for 10 minutes and then put them in a oven proof pan and bake them at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the outside is nice and brown. Turning them half way through. Once cooked, cut them into nice size chunks.
  • 2. Add to your ground beef - the Ragu. All the jars. I put a little water in each jar, with the lid on and shake it and pour it into the pan to get all the sauce out. The water will cook out. Add the cut up sausage to the sauce.
  • 3. Add to the sauce all of the rest of the ingredients and let simmer, stirring occasionally for at least an hour. I let it simmer for 2 hrs. If it looks too thick for you, add a little water to the sauce. Your house will smell amazing!
  • 4. I love to serve this sauce over angel hair pasta and sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese on top plus I always serve garlic bread with it. YUM!!

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF



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This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)

Provided by Hank's Mom

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

SEMI- HOMEMADE MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I have been making this sauce since I was a CHILD. My mother used to make a similar version and I would experiment until I came up with my own version. Again nothing spectacular, but I have to say it's the best sauce I have ever tasted!

Provided by Theresa in Chi-town

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons basil
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (not fresh, but from a container, like Kraft brand)

Steps:

  • Brown Beef in an extra large sauce pan.
  • When cooked throughly (do not drain unless there is excessive oil, other than that you need the beef oil for flavor)Put in 2 cans of sauce.
  • Add all the spices and parmesan cheese. Bring to just a slight boil, lower heat and cover. Simmer for just 5 more minutes.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta. You might need to add more salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 2120.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 22.5

SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 pounds ground beef (I used ground round)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large yellow onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
One 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 jar good store-bought marinara sauce (you can use another jar if you like the sauce to be more saucy than meaty)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
4 bay leaves
1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley or 3 tablespoons parsley flakes, plus more for serving
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 whole rind from 1 wedge Parmesan, optional
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, optional, plus more for serving
2 pounds spaghetti, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil, for serving
Garlic-cheese bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until totally browned. Remove the meat from the pot with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Discard any grease in the pot, but do not clean the pot. Drizzle in the olive oil. When it is heated, throw in the diced onions. Stir it around for 1 1/2 minutes, and then add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and marinara sauce. Stir to combine, and then add the sugar, salt, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper (if using) and bay leaves. Stir, then add the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add a little water or some low-sodium broth if it needs more liquid.
  • After an hour, add the minced parsley, basil and the Parmesan rind if using (or grated Parmesan if you prefer--or both!). Stir to combine, and then put the lid back on and allow it to simmer for another 30 minutes or so. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve a big bowl of oiled noodles and the spaghetti sauce so guests can serve themselves. Top each serving with minced parsley and grated Parmesan (or Parmesan shavings) and serve with a big piece of garlic-cheese bread.
  • Amen.

SEMI-HOMEMADE CROCK POT SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This slow cooker spaghetti sauce starts with jarred sauce but becomes so much more with a few additions. It is so good with some garlic bread and a lettuce and tomato salad with a simple vinaigrette

Provided by tabasco0697

Categories     Meat

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground chuck
26 ounces garlic tomato and basil pasta sauce (we prefer Glen Muir)
1 small onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic clove, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • finely dice green, yellow and red bell peppers and onions real small.
  • heat oil in large deep pan at medium high heat until hot.
  • add the diced vegetables and half the minced garlic, half the salt and half the pepper.
  • cook the vegetable mixture stirring constantly (like stir-fry) until slightly softened.
  • add the ground chuck to the pan with the vegetable mixture and brown until no longer pink.
  • drain and put in the bottom of the slow cooker and turn on low.
  • in a small mixing bowl add sauce, shredded Parmesan cheese (shredded works better than grated for this recipe), basil, oregano, the rest of the minced garlic, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • pour sauce mixture over the meat mixture in the slow cooker and mix both the meat and sauce mixtures together well.
  • cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • use over the pasta of your choice but we prefer spaghetti or fettuccine use a heavy pasta.

HOMEMADE MEATLESS SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce. -Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup canola oil
12 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 bay leaves
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Hot cooked pasta
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally., Add tomato paste and brown sugar; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, good-quality ground beef, and flavorful herbs and spices.
  • Brown the beef well: This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the sauce. Some good choices include onions, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a bit of sugar or honey to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.

Conclusion:

This semi-homemade spaghetti meat sauce is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and hearty meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for feeding a crowd. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender meatballs, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this semi-homemade spaghetti meat sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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