Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This incredible Olive Garden spaghetti sauce recipe is even better than the original! I've perfected a copycat version, tweaking it until it achieved that irresistible restaurant taste. Get ready for a rich, savory sauce that's bursting with flavor. Feel free to add extra grape jelly and onion soup mix for a sweeter, more intense taste (though I found that a little goes a long way!). This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 249 kcal

Protein 25g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce

Ground Beef
2 tbsp olive oil
Stewed Tomatoes
V8 Vegetable Juice
Spaghetti Sauce
Onion Soup Mix
Grape Jelly
Mushroom
Green Pepper

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How to Make Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce

Brown 1 lb ground beef in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Place the browned beef in a colander and rinse with hot water to remove excess fat. Set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the browned beef, 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 15 oz tomato sauce, 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp grape jelly, 1 packet onion soup mix, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over your favorite pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

20g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce?

Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce?

Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce has approximately 249 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce?

The key ingredients for Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce are Ground Beef, Oil, Stewed Tomatoes, V8 Vegetable Juice, Spaghetti Sauce, Onion Soup Mix. See the full list with measurements above.