Bumbacco's Spaghetti Sauce

Dive into the hearty, robust flavors of Bumbacco's Spaghetti Sauce, a timeless recipe that brings the essence of Italian comfort food to your table. This rich and savory sauce combines juicy ground beef and Italian sausage for a perfectly balanced meat-base, while a trio of tomatoes—crushed, paste, and sauce—creates a deeply flavorful and velvety texture. Aromatics like garlic and onion infuse the sauce with warmth, complemented by a medley of dried herbs including basil, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Slowly simmered with bay leaves for over an hour, this sauce achieves incredible depth and complexity. Perfectly suited for spaghetti or any pasta of your choice, Bumbacco's Spaghetti Sauce is a crowd-pleasing dinner idea that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch and savor the taste of homemade excellence.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water until well combined.

Step 6

Add the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate.

Step 7

Toss in the bay leaves and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to gently simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add extra water if the sauce becomes too thick.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2485.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2590.1

Total Fat 189.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 473.4mg	0%
Sodium 5066.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 65.6g
Protein 129.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 403.4mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 5255.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 16.8%