Chef Lyles Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Dive into the rich, hearty flavors of Chef Lyle’s Homemade Spaghetti Sauce—a slow-simmered masterpiece that transforms simple pantry staples into an unforgettable Italian-American classic. This recipe features a robust combination of ground beef and Italian sausage, expertly seasoned with dried herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme, and elevated with a kick of red pepper flakes for just the right amount of heat. Simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a touch of sugar for balance, this savory sauce is thick, aromatic, and teeming with flavor. Perfectly suited to top your favorite pasta or to use as a base for dishes like lasagna, this sauce is a must-try for weeknight dinners or special family meals. Ready in just under two hours, it’s time well spent for a meal everyone will rave about. Finish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for a chef-worthy touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (finely diced) yellow onion
• 4 large (minced) garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the sugar, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 8

Cover the pot partially with a lid and let the sauce simmer for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have developed, stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with additional fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2870.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2573.6

Total Fat 172.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 482.5mg	0%
Sodium 3477.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 83.7g
Protein 141.8g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 532.9mg	0%
Iron 28.0mg	0%
Potassium 7250.7mg	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: 57.9%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 20.9%