Best 7 Annas Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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**Anna's Spaghetti Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Italian Tradition**

In the realm of Italian cuisine, few dishes hold a more cherished place than spaghetti with tomato sauce. This classic combination, often referred to as "spaghetti al pomodoro" or simply "spaghetti sauce," is a testament to the simplicity and elegance of Italian cooking. Anna's Spaghetti Sauce, featured in this article, is a beloved family recipe that embodies the essence of this timeless dish. With its rich, velvety texture, vibrant flavors, and versatility, it promises to tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories around the dinner table.

Beyond the classic spaghetti sauce, this article also presents a delightful array of variations, each offering a unique twist on the traditional recipe. From the robust and spicy Arrabbiata Sauce, bursting with the heat of chili peppers, to the creamy Carbonara Sauce, enriched with eggs, pancetta, and Pecorino Romano cheese, these variations cater to a diverse range of palates and preferences. Additionally, the article includes a comprehensive guide to preparing homemade pasta, providing readers with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create authentic Italian pasta from scratch.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef ((or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef))
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
1 medium onion (, chopped)
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
crushed red pepper flakes (, to taste)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves ((optional))
spaghetti noodles (, for serving)

Steps:

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
  • Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
  • This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 814 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NONNAS ANCHOVY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Passed down from generations and has been a hit with everyone who has had it, it may sound different but its seriously DELICIOUS! It is a must try! I dont add any salt to the sauce or even the water for the pasta cause the anchovies are salty enough for my taste.Also if you find it is to salty you might try giving the fillets a...

Provided by Dan Giacometti

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 clove finely chopped garlic
1/2 large yellow onion diced
3-4 can(s) depending how strong you prefer diced (millionnaire flat fillet anchovies in extra virgin olive oil 50g) tasting
1/2 c finely chopped fresh parsley
pinch freshly ground nutmeg
pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 c finely chopped fresh basil
1 medium can of stewed tomatoes we like to use homemade canned tomatoes approx 14-18 ounces
1/4 c white wine, dry
1 1/2 Tbsp tomatoe paste
1 Tbsp butter
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop onion garlic set aside.
  • 2. Finely chop parsley and basil set aside.
  • 3. Open cans of anchovies and drain oil from 2 of the tins into a 3L sauce pan. Heat on Med temperature.
  • 4. Add diced Anchovies to pot and cook 1-2 min stirring occasionally to prevent from sticking.
  • 5. Add onions and garlic letting them sweat till translucent.
  • 6. Add your tomatoe ingredients, parsley, basil, nutmeg, chili pepper, dash of pepper to taste. Stir well.
  • 7. Add 1/4 cup of wine, stir.
  • 8. Add one tablespoon of butter on top of sauce...
  • 9. Place lid on and let butter melt, stir and reduce just to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 45-1 hour.
  • 10. Pour over Cooked Spaghetti Noodles and top with fresh parmesan ENJOY!

ANNA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This delicious sauce can be varied by adding a tablespoon of parmesan cheese, a pinch of red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or for a spicier sauce use hot pork sausage.

Provided by AnnaTH

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground lean pork sausage
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon oregano

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or pot, saute onions in olive on medium heat for five minutes or until onions are tender.
  • Add bell pepper and garlic and saute 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add gr. sausage to vegetables and brown. Drain excess fat.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer on med. low heat for 15-30 minute
  • Salt to taste and serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 720.8, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 10.4

WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
1 pound lean ground sirloin
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
  • While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

ANNA'S SPAGHETTI AND PESTO TRAPANESE (PESTO ALLA ANNA)



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The beauty and delight of this dish is that it is so fresh and clean - and it is a cinch to make. It's important to make the pesto with the best ingredients and then just toss in the hot cooked spaghetti to coat it and enjoy.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound (about 2-1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, very ripe and sweet
12 large fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup of whole almonds, lightly toasted
1 plump garlic clove, crushed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon peperoncino or to taste
1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt, or to taste, plus more for the pasta
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano

Steps:

  • Rinse the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves and pat them dry.
  • Drop the tomatoes into the blender jar or food processor bowl followed by the garlic clove, the almonds, basil leaves, peperoncino and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend for a minute or more to a fine puree; scrape down the bowl and blend again if any large bits or pieces have survived.
  • With the machine still running, pour in the olive oil in a steady stream, emulsifying the puree into a thick pesto. Taste and adjust seasoning. (If you're going dress the pasta within a couple of hours, leave the pesto at room temperature. Refrigerate if you'll use it longer storage, up to 2 days, but let it return to room temperature before cooking the pasta.)
  • To cook the spaghetti, heat 6 quarts of water with 1 tablespoon salt, to the boil in the large pot. Scrape all the pesto into a big warm bowl.
  • Cook the spaghetti al dente, lift it from the cooking pot, drain briefly, and drop onto the pesto. Toss quickly to coat the spaghetti, sprinkle the cheese all over, and toss again. Serve immediately in warm bowls.

ANNE'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a spaghetti sauce I've thrown together for years, ever since our four children were little (now they range in age from 35 to 45). My family has always enjoyed it!

Provided by Anne Kessler

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lb ground beef
4 16 oz can(s) tomato sauce, italian seasoned
4 16 oz. can(s) petite chopped tomatoes
1 can(s) tomato paste, italian
2 yellow onions, chopped
3 tsp assortment of seasonings, i.e. oregano, thyme, rosemary or any other italian-type ones you like
1 tsp salt
2 dash(es) black or white pepper
1 1/2 bell peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground beef in a large deep pan. Drain the beef. If using lean beef, you can omit the draining.
  • 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Turn the heat down and cook on low heat for about an hour.
  • 4. Cook the type of pasta you desire and serve with Anne's Spaghetti Sauce topped with Parmesan, Romano or Mazithra shredded cheese!

NANA'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This sauce is my nana's version and the best I have ever tasted! I get quite a few requests to make it from friends and family.

Provided by LizFP

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Brown onion and green pepper in a large skillet in a small amount of oil.
  • Add ground beef to the onion and green peppers; cook until brown.
  • Carefully drain the hamburger mixture and return to the skillet.
  • Add the tomato sauce, onion salt, salt, garlic salt, oregano, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Heinz 57 and Italian seasoning.
  • Stir well and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta with garlic bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1130, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 44.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If using canned tomatoes, choose whole peeled tomatoes and crush them by hand.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful sauce. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a more developed flavor.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

Anna's spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used to make a variety of dishes, from spaghetti and meatballs to lasagna. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this sauce is a great option for busy home cooks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, I encourage you to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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