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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)
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Ingredients for Amy's Homemade All Day Spaghetti Sauce

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup merlot wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 lbs ground sirloin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • for garnish, optional
  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles

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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).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

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