Molidol's Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with Molidol's Meaty Spaghetti Sauce—a robust and flavor-packed recipe that blends the hearty goodness of ground beef and Italian sausage with a rich, slow-simmered tomato base. Infused with aromatic onions, garlic, and a perfect balance of dried herbs, this sauce achieves depth and complexity through the addition of beef broth, a hint of sugar, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Finished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, it's a decadent topping for your favorite pasta. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead. Whether you’re entertaining guests or indulging in comfort food, this homemade spaghetti sauce will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for keywords like "homemade spaghetti sauce," "meaty pasta sauce," and "family dinner recipe."

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pan. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the browned meat from the pan and drain off the excess grease. Set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the cooked meat to the pan and stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, oregano, basil, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the sauce, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese just before serving for added flavor.

Step 11

Serve the sauce hot over your favorite cooked pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1928.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2384.5

Total Fat 176.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 522.6mg	0%
Sodium 6654.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.1g
Protein 142.2g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 599.2mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 5212.1mg	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: 64.4%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 12.6%