Lorilyn's Spaghetti Sauce

Discover the rich, homemade flavors of "Lorilyn's Spaghetti Sauce," a hearty and delicious recipe that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines savory ground beef and Italian sausage with aromatic onions, garlic, and a trio of tomato products—crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce—for a deeply satisfying base. Enhanced with a blend of classic Italian spices like oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this sauce simmers to perfection over 90 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully develop. With a touch of sugar to balance the acidity and a fragrant bay leaf for depth, every bite feels like comfort in a bowl. Serve generously over freshly cooked pasta and top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant, restaurant-quality finish. Ideal for lovers of authentic, slow-cooked spaghetti sauce, this recipe is easy to follow, customizable, and sure to become a favorite in your household.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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 cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water.

Step 6

Add the sugar, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Place the bay leaf into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2573.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2693.3

Total Fat 186.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 523.9mg	0%
Sodium 6032.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 83.3g
Protein 135.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 580.8mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 6647.5mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 19.5%