Amy S Homemade All Day Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This incredible spaghetti sauce recipe, developed through years of family experiments, will become your new go-to. Simmering for 5+ hours creates a rich, deeply flavorful sauce that's perfect for a cozy night in. Make a big batch – it freezes beautifully for future meals! Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 330 mins
Calories 199 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
Amy S Homemade All Day Spaghetti Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Amy S Homemade All Day Spaghetti Sauce

  • Crushed Tomatoes In Puree
  • Tomato Paste
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Stewed Tomatoes With Basil And Garlic
  • Mushroom Stems And Pieces
  • Bay Leaves
  • Merlot
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Oregano
  • Ground Sirloin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Vidalia Onion
  • Carrots
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Brown Sugar
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Amy S Homemade All Day Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced carrot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in oregano, basil, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in the Merlot wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 5 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be!
  7. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Serve your delicious homemade spaghetti sauce over your favorite cooked spaghetti noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g