The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Ever Period Recipe

This slow cooker spaghetti sauce recipe, inspired by Melissa Taylor of Higley, AZ, will redefine your expectations! Forget store-bought – this rich, flavorful sauce is a family favorite, simmered to perfection for maximum taste. Get ready for rave reviews – it's so good, I ate two bowls before even serving it! Makes a generous batch, perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!).

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 392.9 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Ever Period

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How to Make The Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Ever Period

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb Italian sausage in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, breaking the meat up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Transfer the cooked meat to a 5-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 bay leaves to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until bubbly and flavors have melded.
  7. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Serve over your favorite spaghetti and garnish as desired (parmesan cheese, fresh basil, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

39g

Carbs

9g

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