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Homemade Pasta Spaghetti Sauce This Ain T No Prego Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Italy with this incredible homemade spaghetti sauce! Bursting with fresh herbs and simmered to perfection, this recipe will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of a classic Italian trattoria. Perfect over your favorite pasta or as a base for countless dishes. Elevate your weeknight dinners – you won't believe how easy it is to create restaurant-quality sauce from scratch!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 236.3 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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How to Make Homemade Pasta Spaghetti Sauce This Ain T No Prego

  1. **Prep the Veggies:** Finely chop 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, and 1 green bell pepper. Mince 4 cloves of garlic and 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
  2. **Brown the Meat:** Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  3. **Sauté the Vegetables:** Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and green pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. **Deglaze the Pan:** Drain off any excess grease. Pour in 1/2 cup dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. **Add Tomatoes:** Add 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, stirring to break them up.
  6. **Simmer the Sauce:** Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. **Long & Slow:** Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, for a richer flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
  8. **Season & Adjust:** Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, herbs, or sugar to your liking.
  9. **Final Touches:** About 10 minutes before serving, increase heat to medium. Stir in 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 10 minutes more.
  10. **Serve:** Serve hot over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

23g

Carbs

4g

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