Homemade spaghetti sauce
- Preparation 20 min
- Cooking 1 h 50 min
- Servings 14 cups
- Freezing Absolutely
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🔥 Homemade Spaghetti Sauce – The Ultimate Recipe for a Rich and Flavorful Sauce!
If you’re looking for THE homemade spaghetti sauce that will win over everyone at the table, stop right here—you’ve just found it! This slow-simmered sauce is rich, fragrant, and ultra-comforting, perfect for coating a big bowl of pasta. Seasoned tomatoes, flavorful meats, tender veggies, and spicy Italian sausages all come together, simmering slowly to create an explosion of flavors that will make your taste buds sing! 🍝🔥
A Slow-Simmered, Authentic Italian-Style Sauce
What makes this sauce so special? Simple yet well-chosen ingredients that bring an unmatched depth of flavor:
✅ A trio of meats (pork, veal, and beef) for a juicy, rich texture.
✅ Spicy Italian sausages, cut into thick slices, adding bold flavors and a punch of heat.
✅ A blend of diced seasoned tomatoes and herb-infused sauces, creating an ultra-tasty base.
✅ A generous amount of veggies (celery, carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic) that slowly break down, balancing the flavors beautifully.
✅ A perfect mix of dried herbs and Italian seasonings, with a touch of bay leaves and a splash of Tabasco to elevate the whole dish.
A Sauce That Takes Its Time for Maximum Flavor!
The secret to a truly incredible spaghetti sauce? Time and patience. The longer it simmers, the richer and more irresistible it becomes!
🔥 Start by sautéing the veggies in olive oil to release all their aromas.
🥩 Brown the ground meats and sausage slices, letting them develop a deep, savory flavor.
🍅 Stir in the tomatoes, sauces, and spices, then let it simmer gently for at least 2 to 3 hours.
🍽️ Adjust the seasoning, let the magic happen… and get ready to dive into a thick, flavorful sauce that clings perfectly to every bite of pasta!
Even Better the Next Day!
If you can, make your sauce ahead of time! After a night in the fridge, the flavors will blend even more, making it absolutely incredible. And the best part? It freezes beautifully! Make a big batch and keep some on hand for quick and delicious meals anytime.
How to Serve It?
This sauce is unbeatable over spaghetti, but why not switch it up?
🍝 With long pasta like linguine or fettuccine, for the perfect sauce-to-noodle ratio.
🥔 Over gnocchi, for an ultra-cozy, comforting dish.
🥖 With crispy garlic bread, because every last drop of sauce deserves to be soaked up.
🍆 On grilled eggplant, for a lighter yet flavor-packed twist.
One thing’s for sure—once you’ve tasted this homemade spaghetti sauce, there’s no turning back! So, grab your biggest pot and get ready for a flavor explosion… 🍝🔥😏
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🔥 Tips & Tricks for an Even More Flavorful Homemade Spaghetti Sauce!
🔥 Pro Tips
- A flavorful veggie base! Sauté celery, carrots, garlic, and onions in a generous drizzle of olive oil to bring out their full flavor before adding the meat.
- Golden-browned meat = richer sauce! Don’t rush—let the meat develop a nice sear before adding the tomatoes. This step adds an irresistible depth of flavor!
- Thick and rich sauce! If it’s too thin, let it simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
- Even better the next day! This sauce gets more intense and flavorful after a night in the fridge. Make a big batch and enjoy it all week.
- Freezes beautifully! Store it in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months—a comforting meal, ready in minutes.
- Best way to reheat! Warm it over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if it thickens too much after freezing.
🥩 Customization & Variations
- Want a deeper, richer taste? Add a splash of red wine while cooking the meat for an extra layer of flavor.
- Going meatless? Swap the meat for a mix of lentils and finely chopped mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Craving a spicy kick? Increase the Tabasco or add red pepper flakes for a sauce that packs some heat!
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
- Long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine) – ideal for coating every bite in that rich sauce.
- Garlic bread with melted cheese – because every last drop of sauce deserves to be mopped up.
- Homemade gnocchi – for an ultra-cozy and comforting twist.
With these tricks, your homemade spaghetti sauce will reach the next level! Make a big batch, serve yourself a hearty bowl, and enjoy every bite. 🍝🔥😏
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Ingredients
- 1 full celeri, diced
- 8 big carrots, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 big yellow onion, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- 550g mix of ground meat, pork/veal/beef
- 6 spicy Italian sausages, cut in 3cm pieces
- 2x 796 ml cans diced tomatoes with italian spices
- 2x 680 ml cans Hunts tomato sauce with fine herbs
- 1x 680 ml can Catelli meat sauce (or another Hunts tomato and herb sauce)
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried italian spices
- 1 teaspoon dried origano
- 7 drops of tabasco ( at taste )
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pack of white mushrooms, cut in half
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Preparation
- In a HUGE sauce pot at medium temperature, heat a good drizzle of olive oil and add the vegetables except for the mushrooms. Cook for about 10-12 minutes while stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Add olive oil if needed. ***You will need your biggest sauce pan here! If, like me, you do not own a 20 cups pot, simply use your 2 biggest ones and split the ingredients 50/50. Cook at the same time then combine at the very end!***
- Add the ground meat with the spices ( except for the bay leaves ) and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Break down the meat and stir often.
- Add the cans of sauce along with the diced tomatoes, Italian sausages and the bay leaves then stir well. Let simmer at medium-low for 1h15.
- Add the mushrooms and the sugar then stir well. Cook for another 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and rectify season if necessary!
Do you always put a little sugar in your tomato sauce to reduce the acidity? Try baking soda instead! It neutralizes acidity without adding sweetness, for a perfectly balanced-tasting spaghetti sauce. 🍅🔥
– In the fridge: Up to 4-5 days in an airtight container. The longer it sits, the more the flavors intensify!
– Freezer: Up to 3 months in airtight containers or well-sealed freezer bags. For optimal thawing, leave in the fridge overnight before reheating over low heat.
– Simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes to allow evaporation.
– Add a teaspoon of tomato paste for a thicker texture.
– Stir in a ladleful of pasta cooking water at the end of cooking, as the starch will help bind the sauce.
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