Jolean's Killer Spaghetti Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with Jolean's Killer Spaghetti Sauce, the ultimate homemade sauce that’s bursting with bold, hearty flavors! This rich and savory recipe combines the perfect balance of lean ground beef and zesty Italian sausage, simmered to perfection with a medley of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic Italian herbs. Infused with the sweetness of caramelized onions, the depth of beef broth, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this spaghetti sauce is simmered low and slow for an hour and a half to achieve its signature depth of flavor. Perfect for topping spaghetti or your favorite pasta, this robust sauce serves up delicious comfort food for the whole family. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and get ready to impress with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces canned tomato paste
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 7

Drop in the bay leaf, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve the sauce over your favorite spaghetti or pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2562.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2418.3

Total Fat 148.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 461.7mg	0%
Sodium 7070.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g	0%
Total Sugars 82.9g
Protein 151.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 569.8mg	0%
Iron 31.5mg	0%
Potassium 5636.8mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 21.7%