Great-Grandma's Homemade Spaghetti Sauce: Authentic Italian Comfort Food
By Mason Brooks
This homemade spaghetti sauce is a cherished recipe passed down through generations, featuring Italian sausage and ground beef for a robust flavor. Serve it over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles for a hearty weeknight dinner, paired with garlic bread. The aroma of this simmering sauce will fill your home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With time-saving tips included, you can enjoy authentic Italian taste without the hassle.
Ingredients
- •1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- •1 pound ground beef
- •1 small onion (chopped)
- •3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- •1 can Tomato Paste (12 ounces)
- •2 cans diced tomatoes (28 ounces each (one petite diced, one regular diced))
- •2 cans tomato sauce (15 ounces each)
- •2 cups water
- •3 teaspoons dried basil
- •2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- •1 tablespoon brown sugar
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •0.25 cup red wine
- •salt and pepper (to taste)
- •red pepper flakes (optional, for spiciness)
- •Parmesan cheese (optional, freshly grated, for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the meat and Italian sausage together, breaking it up as you stir.
- 3
Once browned, remove from heat and drain the grease, then return to the heat.
- 4
Add chopped onions to the meat mixture and continue cooking until softened.
- 5
Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce to the pot.
- 6
Mix in the dried basil, parsley, brown sugar, and crushed garlic.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a boil, then add the red wine and water.
- 8
Simmer on low, stirring often, for one hour.
- 9
Optionally, let it simmer for an additional 3-4 hours to deepen flavors.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
340
Protein
20g
Fat
22g
