Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This isn't your grandma's Sunday gravy! Chef Jeff's recipe delivers a rich, deeply flavorful spaghetti sauce perfect for your favorite pasta, meatballs, or as the star of a show-stopping lasagna. Slow-simmered for ultimate depth of flavor, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for the most delicious, comforting meal of the week!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 503.6 kcal
Protein 42g
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Ingredients for Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef (or Italian sausage) and brown, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Return the browned meat to the pot. Add 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; and 1/2 cup of water.
  3. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor!
  4. Before serving, remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve over your favorite pasta, with meatballs, or use as a lasagna sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

44g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce?

Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce takes about 170 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 150 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce?

Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce has approximately 503.6 calories per serving, with about 42 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chef Jeffs Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce are Italian Sausage, Olive Oil, Onion, Bell Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Curry Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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