Katie's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Katie's Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 405 min
Total time: 435 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Extra Lean Ground Beef; Bell Peppers; Onions; Mushroom; Italian Seasoning; Bay Leaves; Garlic Cloves; Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; Red Wine; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar

This recipe for Katie's Famous Spaghetti Sauce is a family favorite, simmered for hours to develop a rich, deep flavor. Make a big batch – it freezes beautifully in gallon freezer bags for easy access to delicious homemade sauce anytime! Perfect for pasta nights, and don't forget the crusty Italian bread for dipping!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 405 mins

Calories 31.7 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Katie's Spaghetti Sauce

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Katie's Spaghetti Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Katie's Spaghetti Sauce

In a large kettle, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 large onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Drain excess grease.
Add 2 (28 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes and 1 (6 ounce) can of tomato paste.
Continue browning the meat and vegetables until the meat is cooked through and the onions are softened.
Stir in 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Add approximately 8 cups of water.
Simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours, stirring frequently. Do not cover tightly, or the sauce will become watery.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve over your favorite pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with plenty of crusty Italian bread for dipping!