Running Creek Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This award-winning spaghetti sauce recipe has become a family classic, simmered to perfection for rich, deep flavor. Elevate your weeknight dinners with this easy-to-make, freezer-friendly sauce. Customize it with browned sausage, hamburger, or homemade meatballs for a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for pasta nights, or freeze for quick weekday meals!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 417.9 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Running Creek Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Running Creek Spaghetti Sauce

  1. In a large stock pot, saute 1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 green bell pepper (chopped) in 2 tablespoons olive oil until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Saute for 2-3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  4. Add 4 cups tomato juice and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  6. Gently squeeze the contents of 2 (28-ounce) cans of whole peeled tomatoes into the pot, reserving the juice. Add the reserved juice to the pot.
  7. Add 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional).
  8. Simmer uncovered for at least 3 hours, or longer for a richer flavor. For best results, start in the morning and simmer all day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

122 g

Sugar

208g

Fat

10g

Carbs

24g