Zesty Italian Chicken Sausage Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Grandpa Ned’s Spaghetti Sauce Recipe 🍝

Overview:

Grandpa Ned’s Spaghetti Sauce is a tantalizing blend of European flavors with a spicy kick, perfect for those cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. This recipe, cherished and passed down through generations, is sure to become a favorite in your household too. With just a little over an hour of total time, including preparation and cooking, you’ll have a hearty and flavorful sauce ready to accompany your favorite pasta dishes.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Serves: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
• 3 whole tomatoes 🍅
• 5 cups tomato sauce 🍅
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 bay leaf 🍃
• 1 tsp oregano 🌿
• 1 tsp curry powder 🍛
• 1 tsp sweet basil 🌿
• 1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
• 2 stalks celery, chopped 🌱
• 4 chicken breasts, diced 🍗
• 5 Italian sausages, sliced 🇮🇹

Instructions:

1. Saute Onion and Garlic:

   Related Articles

   • 
     Comforting Chicken a la King: A Heartwarming One-Dish Meal 🍗🥦
   • 
     Garlic Infused Butter Mushrooms 🧄🍄
   • 
     Creamy Homemade Hellmann’s-Style Mayonnaise Recipe
   • 
     Decadent DIY Chocolate Elixir: Heavenly Homemade Syrup
   • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until they become fragrant and translucent.

2. Combine Ingredients:

   • Once the onion and garlic are soft and aromatic, add in the whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, oregano, curry powder, sweet basil, chili powder, celery, diced chicken breasts, and sliced Italian sausages. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

3. Simmer to Perfection:

   • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. It’s essential not to let the sauce come to a boil; a gentle simmer allows the flavors to meld together beautifully without overpowering each other.

4. Adjust Consistency:

   • If you find that the sauce is too thin for your liking, you can add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste to thicken it up. Stir well to incorporate the tomato paste into the sauce.

5. Simmer Further:

   • Once all the ingredients are combined, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 45 minutes. This slow simmering allows the flavors to develop fully and creates a rich and hearty sauce that will have everyone coming back for more.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

   • After 45 minutes of simmering, your Grandpa Ned’s Spaghetti Sauce is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or penne, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of flavor.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 640.7
• Total Fat: 42.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 120.5mg
• Sodium: 1058.1mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 23.1g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7g
  • Sugar: 12.6g
• Protein: 44.1g

Keywords:

European, Spicy, Less than 60 Minutes, Stove Top

Tips:

• For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken breasts and Italian sausages, and add extra vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini.
• Make a big batch of this sauce and freeze it in portions for quick and easy meals on busy weeknights.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor to your liking. Add some crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat or a dash of balsamic vinegar for a touch of sweetness.