How to Make The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you love a good, hearty spaghetti sauce that is bursting with flavor? Look no further because we have the ultimate recipe for the very best spaghetti sauce that is sure to become a family favorite! This sauce is rich, savory, and full of delicious Italian flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Making your own spaghetti sauce from scratch is a labor of love, but the end results are well worth the effort. This recipe is a classic take on a traditional Italian pasta ...

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Ingredients

  • 18 roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 large zucchini, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    193 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 335mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 774mg