Mother's Spaghetti Sauce

Experience the comforting, homemade taste of "Mother's Spaghetti Sauce," a hearty and flavorful recipe that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. This rich sauce combines savory ground beef and Italian sausage with aromatic notes of garlic, onion, and dried herbs like basil and oregano. Simmered gently with crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a touch of sugar, it achieves a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. A hint of red pepper flakes adds subtle heat, while fresh parsley delivers a pop of brightness. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this classic spaghetti sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta and can easily serve a crowd. With its slow-simmered depth of flavor, this recipe feels like a comforting culinary hug, just like mom used to make.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce (canned)
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 leaves bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Add the bay leaves to the sauce. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves.

Step 11

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot over cooked spaghetti and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2345.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2485.2

Total Fat 183.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 473.4mg	0%
Sodium 6481.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 129.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.2mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 5114.9mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 16.6%