Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound Italian sausage (hot, mild, or sweet)
02 -
1 pound lean ground beef
→ Aromatics
03 -
1 large sweet onion, diced
04 -
5 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
05 -
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 -
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
07 -
1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 -
1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
→ Tomato Base
10 -
12 ounces tomato paste
11 -
1 can (15 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes
12 -
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
→ Liquid
13 -
1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the Italian sausage and ground beef. Break the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until meat is completely browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat.
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Reduce heat to medium. Incorporate sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley into the meat mixture. Add tomato paste and stir thoroughly to combine.
03 -
Pour in the fire roasted diced tomatoes with their liquid, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir well until fully combined. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours for deeper flavor development.
04 -
Use immediately, refrigerate for later use, or freeze in portions for longer storage.
# Notes:
01 -
Sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes, but can be reduced or omitted according to taste preference.
02 -
For a smoother sauce, blend the fire roasted tomatoes before adding.
03 -
The flavor deepens significantly with longer simmering time.