Ingredients for Hearty Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce
- Hamburger
- Mild Italian Sausage
- Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- Fennel Seed
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Italian Seasoning
- Dried Basil
- Hunts Tomato Sauce
- Stewed Tomatoes
- Contadina Tomato Paste
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Bay Leaf
- Beef Bouillon Powder
- Sliced Mushrooms
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How to Make Hearty Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be!
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered for a longer period to reduce the sauce.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
107 g
Sugar
85g
Fat
61g
Carbs
12g
