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Bek's Spiced Up Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Tired of jarred sauce? This recipe, inspired by family requests, elevates simple spaghetti sauce to delicious heights! While not entirely from scratch, this recipe packs a flavor punch that rivals homemade, and it's incredibly versatile. Load it up with your favorite veggies for a nutritional boost – carrots, peppers, anything goes! The star? Spicy Italian sausage (though sweet Italian works in a pinch). Make a big batch (enough to feed an army!), freeze leftovers for later, and get ready for rave reviews.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 388.6 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bek's Spiced Up Spaghetti Sauce

  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pesto Sauce
  • Eggplant
  • Zucchini
  • Fresh Mushrooms
  • Dry Red Wine
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • Tomatoes And Green Chilies
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots (optional)

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How to Make Bek's Spiced Up Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Brown 1 lb hot Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 15 oz tomato sauce, 6 oz tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 1 red bell pepper, chopped. (Optional: Add 1 cup chopped carrots).
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 45 minutes, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over your favorite pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

25g

Carbs

13g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Main Dish Pork Vegetables Easy European Italian Meat Pork Sausage Tomatoes