Best 11 Very Special Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Creating a very special spaghetti sauce is an art form that requires careful selection of ingredients, proper techniques, and a touch of passion. With the right combination of flavors, textures, and aromas, you can transform ordinary pasta into an extraordinary culinary experience. This article will guide you through the process of crafting a delicious and memorable spaghetti sauce, from choosing the perfect tomatoes to mastering the art of simmering.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE EVER!



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Provided by Making Things is Awesome .Com

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package of Italian sausage.
1 package of ground beef
1 Medium Onion chopped
3 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
2 28 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes
1 6 oz Can Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 Cup Red Wine
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon FENNEL SEEDS!!

Steps:

  • Sauté meat, onions, and garlic in a large sauce pan over medium heat until meat is browned.
  • Add all other ingredients to the sauce pan. Mix Together.
  • Bring the sauce to a bubble and let simmer for a couple hours, stir periodically.

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

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

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Very Special Spaghetti Sauce image

This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Very Special Spaghetti Sauce image

This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Very Special Spaghetti Sauce image

This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Very Special Spaghetti Sauce image

This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

MY VERY BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I've been working on this one for awhile and it's finally just how we like it. It's a little spicy and a little sweet. If you like it less spicy just omit the crushed red pepper flakes, you can always add some in later if you want to spice it up a bit. Cook time is maximum amount on low in the crockpot.

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 10h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
6 -8 links mild Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushhed
29 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
15 ounces canned tomato sauce
12 ounces canned tomato paste
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Brown sauasage links in a fry pan over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until nice and brown.
  • Using the same sauce pan add the onions and hamburger and cook until hamburger is browned.
  • Mix all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours.
  • Serve over spaghetti noodles with fresh parmasean cheese.
  • Freezes well!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 74, Sodium 1688.1, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 21.2, Protein 27

VERY SPECIALE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is my mother-in-law's recipe, which was adapted and passed down through at least 3 generations. It's so good I could eat it by itself! Everyone who walks through the kitchen while it's simmering is supposed to stir the sauce. This makes a big pot, so freeze some for another great meal some other time! Also makes fantastic lasagne by simply layering the sauce with mozzarella and lasagne noodles, then baking at 350F until done. Also, remember to cook it with love!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste
12 (12 ounce) cans water
2 onions, diced finely
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons italian seasoning (or a mix of thyme, basil, oregano and sage)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground pork)

Steps:

  • Combine tomato paste and water in a large pot, stir over medium high heat until tomato paste is dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium high heat(can also add green bell pepper and mushrooms, if desired). Saute until onion is translucent and dump into the pot.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, cayenne, salt, sugar and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes (but you can never stir it too much).
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add to the pot. Simmer another hour. My mother-in-law likes to add a little extra olive oil sometimes when it is cooking. Also, taste it often and adjust seasonings. If it gets too thick, add more water. If it is too thin, add more tomato paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 665.8, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 8.7

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Very Special Spaghetti Sauce image

This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

VERY SPECIAL SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Very Special Spaghetti Sauce image

This is very meaty and not near as acid as most sauces. It's really worth the time. It makes a very large batch, so I often freeze half.

Provided by TUCKER

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

¾ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds ground chuck
2 large onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups tomato sauce
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 11 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. You can also use canned tomatoes, but be sure to choose a good quality brand.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Some popular additions to spaghetti sauce include basil, oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • If you're short on time, you can make a quick and easy spaghetti sauce by using jarred sauce and adding some fresh ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Serve spaghetti sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or macaroni.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti sauce is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a spaghetti sauce that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spaghetti sauce a try.

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