How to Make Lots o' Veggies Sausage Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy spaghetti sauce recipe that is packed full of flavor and nutrient-rich vegetables? Look no further than our Lots o' Veggies Sausage Spaghetti Sauce! This recipe is a perfect way to sneak in extra servings of vegetables into your family's diet while still enjoying a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat lover, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 4 ounces fresh basil, julienned
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Cook sausage and ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add sausage and beef mixture to the pot, then stir in spinach, basil, garlic, thyme, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, then pour in tomatoes and stir well. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 803mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 868mg