Spaghetti sauce is something like a staple in most families. It is simple, made with ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. Homemade spaghetti sauce is easy and quick recipe full of flavors. The good news is you can make it in large batches and freeze for those busy week days when you just want to take something out of the freezer and put together a dinner in less than 30 minutes.
So let’s make the most amazing and delicious spaghetti sauce with this recipe that will be your new family favorite.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 chopped small onion
- 3 crushed cloves of garlic
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 can of Tomato Paste.
- 2 cans diced tomatoes Or you can use fresh tomatoes.
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 2 cups of water
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Take a large pot and add olive oil in it. Let it heat and the add ground beef and sausage in it. Let cook until browned. Break the meat as you stir.
- Add chopped onions to the meat mixture and continue cooking. Stir occasionally until onions are softened.
- Now add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Mix so everything combines well.
- Mix in the spices, sugar, and garlic. Stir everything.
- Once the sauce starts boiling add wine and water.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about an hour.
- If you desire a smoother consistency then you can blend the mixture after it is cooked.
Note: You can make this sauce ahead of time and store in cans to freeze. Thaw and reheat in microwave or on the stove.
