Jim's Spaghetti House Sauce

Transport your taste buds to classic Italian-American comfort with Jim's Spaghetti House Sauce, a rich, slow-simmered delight that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This hearty sauce combines the flavors of ground beef and pork, sautéed onions, and garlic, simmered in a luxurious base of tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth for unparalleled depth. Seasoned with oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, and sweetened with just a touch of sugar, it strikes the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet. With a simmer time of 90 minutes, this labor of love creates a velvety, aromatic sauce that clings beautifully to spaghetti. Pair it with freshly cooked pasta and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a timeless meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Jim's Spaghetti House Sauce, homemade spaghetti sauce, meat sauce recipe, Italian-American dinner idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well to combine it with the meat mixture.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the pot and stir until thoroughly combined.

Step 7

Mix in the granulated sugar, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and the bay leaf.

Step 8

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2105.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2467.4

Total Fat 159.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 505.2mg	0%
Sodium 4794.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 85.9g
Protein 157.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 450.9mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 5904.5mg	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: 56.0%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 19.4%