Spaghetti Sauce With Meat

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Servings: 9 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce with savory meat and aromatic vegetables
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Spaghetti Sauce With Meat

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9 Calories: 1354.7

Description

This classic spaghetti sauce with meat is a hearty, comforting staple that delivers deep, savory flavors perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday family meals. Made with ground beef or sausage, fresh tomatoes, onions, celery, and garlic, it offers a robust texture and rich aroma that coats every strand of pasta beautifully. Ideal for cozy evenings, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this versatile sauce freezes well and tastes even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together through slow simmering to create a timeless dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare tomatoes by peeling, seeding, and crushing them into a pulp, following standard spaghetti sauce preparation methods.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the ground beef or sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the minced garlic, chopped onions, and chopped celery to the pot with the meat.
  4. Cook the vegetables and meat mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onions and celery are tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the prepared tomato pulp into the pot with the meat and vegetable mixture.
  6. Stir in salt, oregano, parsley, black pepper, and brown sugar to taste, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  8. Simmer the sauce uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning, until it thickens to your desired consistency and the volume reduces by nearly half.
  9. For immediate serving, ladle hot sauce over cooked pasta. For storage, allow to cool completely before transferring to airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1354.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.6g77%
Saturated Fat 17.0g85%
Cholesterol 221.3mg74%
Sodium 398.5mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 140.2g47%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g172%
Sugars 91.8g
Protein 105.5g211%

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

Note

This recipe is designed for large-batch cooking or canning. If not canning, you can scale down the ingredients proportionally for a standard family-sized meal.

For canning: Fill clean jars leaving 1-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process in a pressure canner. For dial-gauge canners: 11 PSI at 0-2,000 ft, 12 PSI at 2,001-4,000 ft, 13 PSI at 4,001-6,000 ft, 14 PSI at 6,001-8,000 ft. Process pints for 60 minutes and quarts for 70 minutes. For weighted-gauge canners: 10 PSI at 0-1,000 ft, 15 PSI above 1,000 ft. Process pints for 60 minutes and quarts for 70 minutes.

You can add optional ingredients like sliced fresh mushrooms or green peppers along with the other vegetables for added texture and flavor.

Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Taste and adjust seasoning at the end of cooking, as saltiness can intensify as the sauce reduces.

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