Sarasota's Spaghetti Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with Sarasota's Spaghetti Sauce, a hearty and flavor-packed recipe that promises to transform your table into an Italian feast. This rich, slow-simmered sauce combines the savory depth of browned ground beef and Italian sausage with the robust tang of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a medley of dried herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley infuse every spoonful with classic Italian flavors, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity perfectly. Simmered low and slow for two hours, this sauce develops unparalleled depth and a velvety texture, making it the ideal pairing for your favorite pasta. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, Sarasota's Spaghetti Sauce is the ultimate comfort food recipe for pasta lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 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 up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain off excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Season the sauce with dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 8

Cover partially with a lid and let the sauce simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve over your favorite cooked pasta, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2478.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2459.9

Total Fat 175.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 479.9mg	0%
Sodium 5028.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 62.6g
Protein 128.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425.4mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 5191.3mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 17.0%