Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

This hearty spaghetti and meat sauce is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy family dinner. By combining ground beef and spicy Italian sausage, you get a rich, savory depth that plain beef cannot achieve. The addition of fresh chopped mushrooms and onions adds earthy texture and sweetness, while simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld beautifully with the tomatoes. Its a robust, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet comes together easily with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss of gourmet cooking. Serve it over al dente spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a timeless classic.

Cooking Method: Baking, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 541.8

Description

This hearty spaghetti and meat sauce is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy family dinner. By combining ground beef and spicy Italian sausage, you get a rich, savory depth that plain beef cannot achieve. The addition of fresh chopped mushrooms and onions adds earthy texture and sweetness, while simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld beautifully with the tomatoes. Its a robust, protein-packed meal that feels indulgent yet comes together easily with pantry staples. Perfect for weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss of gourmet cooking. Serve it over al dente spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a timeless classic.

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 pound Bulk Spicy Italian Sausage
1 package (8oz) Chopped Fresh Mushroom
1 lg Onion; chopped
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 clove Garlic; minced
1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1 can (28 oz) Tomatoes; undrained
1 bay leaf Bay Leaf
1 can (6 oz) Tomato Paste
1 pound Uncooked Spaghetti
to taste oz Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.
2
In a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium-high heat until the meat is browned and the onions are softened.
3
Drain excess fat from the meat mixture if necessary.
4
Stir in the chopped mushrooms, chicken broth, tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt.
5
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
6
While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
7
Drain the spaghetti well.
8
Serve the hot meat sauce over the spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 541.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.6g49%
Saturated Fat 11.4g58%
Cholesterol 141.9mg48%
Sodium 631.2mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 52.8g106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: spaghetti, meat sauce, italian, beef, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, comfort food, family dinner, homemade, simmered, garlic, onion, pasta, weeknight meal, classic, hearty, savory, traditional, easy

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