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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is likely a frequent visitor to your dinner table. Take it up a notch with this delicious homemade spaghetti sauce.
Another great thing about this recipe is that it makes enough meat sauce for two dishes. And it freezes beautifully. I love keeping a container in my freezer for those crazy days when I don’t have enough time to cook. All I have to do is boil the noodles and warm up then sauce. And I can have a nice, yummy meal together in minutes.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This is one of those recipes that I have made for years without ever really having a recipe. I just started throwing stuff in a pot. So when I made it this week I decided I should actually write it down so I could share it with you. My mom made her spaghetti with meat sauce just like this. Whenever I’m in the mood for a little comfort food, this is usually the first thing I make.
How to Make Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
I usually use hamburger in my homemade spaghetti sauce, but it would also be great with ground turkey, ground chicken or Italian sausage.
Just about everything else comes out of a can so it is quick and easy to put together. But I have found the secret to the sauce is letting it simmer for several hours. Bring it to a boil and then turn the heat down to a simmer. As it simmers, it thickens up and the flavors intensify. The meat sauce is so good! You will want to stir it occasionally to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
To make it a complete meal I usually make a nice spinach salad and some kind of yummy, warm bread. My breadsticks would be perfect for getting all of the delicious meat sauce from the plate. Or if it has been one of those crazy days I just buy some crusty Artisan bread at the store!
You can easily change up your spaghetti with meat sauce just by changing your choice of pasta. It’s great with penne, linguine or angel hair! Whichever you like.
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Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef turkey, chicken or Italian sausage
- 2 cans 14 oz. petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cans 14 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 cans water use the tomato sauce can
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp dried onion
- 3 Tbsp sugar or to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 2 Tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Brown meat along with garlic and onion.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
- Stir and then add sugar and seasonings.
- Season to taste.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Allow it to simmer for several hours. If it gets too thick, just add some additional water or tomato sauce.
- Stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts:
Originally posted April 2011
Sue Lambrix says
Leigh Anne
My mom’s spaghetti sauce is almost exactly the same. She put in 2 of each can and that’s how I remembered it. The one thing she did different was to add a condensed can of tomato soup. I love this addition. It makes it creamier and cuts down on the acidity.
I just can’t eat any bottled sauce. Once in awhile I do but it’s just not the same.
On occasions where you do by a bottled sauce which one would you recommend?
Thank you Leigh Anne
Sue Lambrix
Napa, CA
Christy says
I made this sauce in the crock – pot, and it turned out great. I just added less water – only 1 can instead of 2. Thanks for another great recipe!
Jazminu says
This recipe is amazing. My family absolutely loves it!
Leigh Anne says
So glad! Totally one of my favorite comfort meals.
Whitney says
Hi! I’m going to make this for a birthday party in a couple weeks, and I’m trying to decide how many batches to make (I’m feeding 14 people)…I know you said you can get two meals out of it…is that feeding you, your husband, and your 4 kids? Thank you!!
Anh Wood says
I made this last week and hubby said it was the best spaghetti ever. My spaghetti uses almost the exact ingredients minus the tomato paste. I’ve always added a can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup instead, which hubby liked, but this came out much better. I’m glad I tried this and this recipe is a definite keeper. Thank you for making me a better wife and mother. Almost forgot, my 8-year old son had 3 helpings (first time ever).
Leigh Anne says
So glad you enjoyed it – it has been a family favorite of ours for years.