Metzger's Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with Metzger's Spaghetti Sauce—a rich, hearty homemade sauce that combines the robust flavors of ground beef and Italian sausage with a medley of tomatoes for a perfectly balanced taste. This recipe features layers of flavor built from sautéed onions, garlic, caramelized tomato paste, and a blend of classic Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley, with a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Slow-simmered to perfection, the sauce develops an irresistible depth, while bay leaves and a hint of sugar round out its savory sweetness. Easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd, Metzger's Spaghetti Sauce is perfect served over al dente pasta and topped with grated Parmesan for a comforting, restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

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 for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Drain any excess fat from the pot, if necessary.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize it slightly.

Step 7

Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Mix in the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Tuck in the bay leaves and pour in the water. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 10

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 11

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, removing the bay leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2734.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2460.1

Total Fat 178.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 502.6mg	0%
Sodium 5483.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 58.3g
Protein 134.8g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 479.3mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 4815.8mg	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: 63.4%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 15.2%