How to Make Divine Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting plate of spaghetti with a rich and flavorful sauce. This Divine Spaghetti Sauce recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors, and it's sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you're whipping up a quick weeknight meal or hosting a dinner party, this homemade sauce will impress your family and friends with its depth of flavor and comforting aroma.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound spaghetti

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 7

  • Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.
  • Combine whole tomatoes and paste in a large saucepan; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.
  • Quickly sear onion and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until transparent; add to the tomato sauce in the saucepan. Sauté bell peppers and mushrooms in the same skillet for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.
  • Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil, and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Add sauce to pasta; serve.
  • Nutrition

    535 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 774mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 86mg
    • Calcium: 179mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1598mg