Nannys Spaghetti Sauce 5 Star Family Favorite

Bring the warmth of generations to your table with Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce—your new 5-star family favorite. This rich and hearty sauce is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with the savory goodness of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, perfectly complemented by a blend of aromatic herbs, garlic, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar. Simmered low and slow for maximum flavor, this classic recipe combines crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and sauce to create a velvety texture that clings beautifully to pasta. A bay leaf infuses an earthy depth, while fresh parsley adds a bright pop of freshness just before serving. Ideal for large gatherings or Sunday family dinners, this crowd-pleasing spaghetti sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds. Simple to make yet deeply satisfying, it's a timeless Italian classic you'll treasure forever.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the bay leaf to the sauce, along with half of the chopped parsley. Stir gently.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the sauce simmer for 90 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

After simmering, remove the bay leaf and stir in the remaining chopped parsley.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary, and let the sauce cool slightly before serving over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2731.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3080.6

Total Fat 217.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 593.3mg	0%
Sodium 8565.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 93.4g
Protein 163.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.6mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 5694.0mg	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: 61.9%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 17.5%