Mom's Spaghetti Sauce

Indulge in the comforting, homestyle flavors of Mom's Spaghetti Sauce, a hearty and richly seasoned recipe that will quickly become a family favorite. This classic sauce pairs a perfect blend of ground beef and Italian sausage with aromatic onions, garlic, and a medley of Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme. Simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a touch of sugar for a balanced depth of flavor, this sauce is a love letter to traditional Italian-American cooking. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the ultimate choice for slow-cooked flavor on busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Serve it over your favorite pasta and top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a dish that’s irresistibly comforting and full of heartwarming taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Add the water and mix well.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot partially with a lid, allowing some steam to escape.

Step 8

Simmer the sauce for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot over your favorite cooked pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2405.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2527.7

Total Fat 175.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 482.2mg	0%
Sodium 5990.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 77.2g
Protein 134.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 511.0mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 6481.9mg	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: 60.3%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 19.2%