Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Description: This spaghetti sauce recipe is a cherished family heirloom passed down from generation to generation, originating from my beloved mother-in-law. Renowned for its rich flavors and tantalizing aroma, it has earned the undying loyalty of my family, who now insist on nothing less than this homemade sauce, shunning store-bought alternatives. Fear not the prospect of crafting your own sauce; I assure you, the process is delightfully straightforward, yielding incomparable results that will elevate your pasta dishes to new heights.
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato puree
- 1 green pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 309
- Fat: 17.6g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 58.4mg
- Sodium: 1077.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.1g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 9.8g
- Protein: 19.5g
Servings: 15
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Meat, European, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Ensure the tomato paste, tomato puree, green pepper, and onion are readily available. Slice the green pepper and onion into your desired size.
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Brown Ground Beef: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
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Prepare Sausage: While the ground beef is browning, cut the Italian sausage into bite-size pieces. Once the beef is browned, add the sausage to the saucepan and continue cooking until the sausage is well browned and cooked through.
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Add Vegetables: Once the meats are cooked, drain off any excess grease from the saucepan. Add the chopped green pepper and onion to the pan, stirring to combine with the meats.
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Combine Ingredients: To the saucepan, add the tomato paste, tomato puree, and water. Sprinkle in the sugar, stirring well to incorporate all the ingredients.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about three hours. This extended cooking time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Remember to stir the sauce frequently to prevent it from scalding at the bottom of the pan.
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Serve: Once the sauce has simmered to perfection, it’s ready to be served. Ladle generous portions over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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Storage: Any leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen in convenient serving or meal-size portions. Simply thaw and reheat as needed for quick and delicious meals on busy weeknights.
Enjoy your homemade spaghetti sauce, crafted with love and tradition, and savor the incomparable flavors that will undoubtedly become a staple in your family’s culinary repertoire! 🍝
