Divine Spaghetti Sauce

Divine Spaghetti Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    6 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    6 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    7 People
  • VIEWS
    442

Embark on a culinary journey with this deeply flavorful, slow-simmered spaghetti sauce. A symphony of beef, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic herbs patiently meld together over hours, creating a rich and satisfying sauce that only improves with time. Perfect for a hearty family meal and easily customizable to your taste.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    76 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    10 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    774 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks. Set aside. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the whole peeled tomatoes and tomato paste. Use an immersion blender or potato masher to achieve a smooth consistency. Cover and heat on low. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins In the skillet used for browning the beef, quickly sauté the chopped onion and celery over medium heat until translucent. Add them to the tomato sauce. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and sliced mushrooms for a few minutes, ensuring they retain some firmness. Add to the tomato sauce. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, fresh basil, minced garlic, and cooked ground beef into the tomato sauce. Mix well. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 hrs Remove the lid and allow the sauce to simmer over low heat for at least 3 hours, or ideally all day, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld and deepen. (180+ minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve the divine spaghetti sauce generously over the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

For an even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of dry red wine to the sauce during the simmering process.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
This sauce freezes beautifully! Store in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months.
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots.
If you don't have fresh basil, 1 tablespoon of dried basil can be substituted.

Mariano Ondricka

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 147 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Elenora Murray

    This sauce is amazing! The flavors are so deep and complex. I let it simmer all afternoon and it was worth every minute.

  • Milton Wilderman

    My family loved this recipe! It's definitely a keeper.

  • Taryn Powlowski

    I added a little red wine and it took the sauce to the next level!

  • Raegan Kris

    The instructions were easy to follow and the sauce turned out perfect.

  • Moriah Huels

    I froze some of the sauce and it tasted even better after reheating!

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