Bea's Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This family-favorite Italian spaghetti sauce recipe has been perfected over years! Using high-quality Unico brand tomato sauce (I've tried others, but this one is the best!), this recipe delivers rich, savory flavor that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to experience a taste of Italy in your own kitchen. Slow-cooked to perfection in the oven, this sauce develops incredible depth of flavor. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 368.9 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bea's Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 large chopped Onions
  • 4 minced Garlic Cloves
  • Mixed Mushrooms
  • Green Pepper
  • Celery
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 - 680ml cans (2720ml total) Unico brand Tomato Sauce
  • Bay Leaves
  • Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried Basil
  • Thyme
  • Marjoram
  • Celery Salt
  • Onion Salt
  • 1 teaspoon black Pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

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How to Make Bea's Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground beef (or Italian sausage) with 2 large chopped onions and 4 minced garlic cloves in a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Break up the meat as it cooks.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 4 - 680ml cans (2720ml total) Unico brand tomato sauce, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional). Mix well to combine.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pot in the preheated oven and cook for 2 hours.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 275°F (135°C) and cook for an additional 2 hours, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

26g

Carbs

11g

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