Mamas Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This incredible spaghetti sauce recipe is a family favorite, guaranteed to impress! Years of perfecting this recipe have resulted in a rich, flavorful sauce that's perfect over spaghetti, lasagna, or manicotti. Freezes beautifully for future meals, making it a perfect make-ahead dish. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 570.3 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mamas Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Mamas Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 4 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 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sugar.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a base for lasagna or manicotti. For baked pasta dishes, combine with cooked pasta and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

134 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

59g

Carbs

12g