Oamc Spaghetti Sauce

Prepare to elevate your pasta nights with this hearty, flavor-packed OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) Spaghetti Sauce! Bursting with the rich goodness of ground beef, savory Italian sausage, and a medley of aromatic herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley, this sauce brings classic Italian flavors to your table. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a hint of sugar to balance the acidity, this recipe creates a velvety, robust sauce that freezes beautifully for meal prep convenience. Ideal for large families or batch cooking enthusiasts, this versatile spaghetti sauce pairs effortlessly with your favorite pasta, lasagna, or as a pizza topping. Save time and savor incredible homemade flavor any night of the week with this freezer-friendly spaghetti sauce recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 56 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 29 ounces tomato sauce
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 count bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the oregano, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Stir until the spices are evenly incorporated.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning to taste during cooking, if needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving or storing.

Step 10

Let the sauce cool completely if freezing. Divide into portion-sized containers or freezer bags, label, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat when ready to serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4638.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4735.4

Total Fat 325.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.1g
Cholesterol 1005.1mg	0%
Sodium 7810.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.1g	0%
Total Sugars 133.7g
Protein 276.6g	0%

Vitamin D 181.4IU	0%
Calcium 679.0mg	0%
Iron 43.5mg	0%
Potassium 10618.9mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 17.5%