Best 8 Homemade Chunky Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our homemade chunky spaghetti sauce. This classic Italian dish is elevated with a medley of juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and succulent ground beef, promising an explosion of taste in every bite. Accompany this tantalizing sauce with your favorite pasta, be it spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni, and relish a satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delectable dish with ease. Additionally, we've included variations to cater to diverse preferences, including a vegetarian version for those seeking a meatless alternative. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHUNKY GARDEN VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Chunky Garden Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce image

Provided by A Kitchen Addiction

Categories     Condiments

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 Cup olive oil
1 Cup onion, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 Cup carrots, coarsely chopped
1 Cup green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 Cup yellow summer squash, finely sliced and quartered
10 Cups tomatoes, washed and cut into chunks
1 Tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or medium stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat for two minutes. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, green pepper, and summer squash. Cook until onions turn translucent and vegetables start to soften, about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase temperature to medium-high. Add tomatoes and spices. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil stirring occasionally. When sauce reaches a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The longer you let it simmer the fewer chunks there will be. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Use sauce immediately or allow to cool completely before transferring sauce to freezer safe containers. Keep a container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks if you want to use the sauce shortly. Store the rest in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 363 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

CHUNKY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Chunky Italian Spaghetti Sauce image

Zesty traditional spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Soulfood

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, sugar, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, Sodium 1166.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CHUNKY PASTA SAUCE



Chunky Pasta Sauce image

Your kitchen will smell heavenly when it's time to dish up this hearty meal. With beef, pork and lots of veggies over pasta, this dish has it all. Add the extra 1/2 cup water if you want your sauce a bit thinner. -Christy Hinrichs of Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 to 1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup chopped carrots
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked bow tie pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, vegetables, sugar, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54 mg cholesterol, Sodium 621 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52 g carbohydrate, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 24 g protein.

CHUNKY VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI



Chunky Vegetable Spaghetti image

You can have a veggie-packed, homemade spaghetti dinner on your table in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 oz) spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, diced (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 jar (7 oz) roasted red peppers, drained, coarsely chopped
2 cups any variety tomato pasta sauce or Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, onions and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except basil and cheese. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in basil. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes about 5 1/2 cups sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES



Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes image

Made with fresh tomatoes! Wonderful taste. Serve over spaghetti noodles and add grated Parmesan cheese as desired.

Provided by Susan Bryan Willingham

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic powder; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, parsley, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 304.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

HOMEMADE CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Homemade Chunky Spaghetti Sauce image

We used to have this incredible Russian restaurant here and they used to make something similar to this. I decided when they went out of business that I would try to replicate one of their fabulous dishes. You may add or subtract any of the veggie ingredients to you liking. It seems to be if you add more veggies of various kinds, you may get a pasta primavera, without the tomato paste.

Provided by puravida711

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2-1 lb linguine
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (you may choose whatever flavor, I like to use garlic and onion or mushroom and garlic or basil, garl)
1 green pepper
1 (8 ounce) can of medium black olives
1 medium sweet onion
olive oil, just enough to cover the pan
1 lb fresh mushrooms (or more)
1 zucchini (optional)
jalapenos (optional) or red pepper (optional)
1 -2 pinch dried basil or 1 -2 pinch fresh basil
vegan butter, you may add this when you are cooking your onions in addition to the olive oil, it gives the sauce a

Steps:

  • Get a skillet deep enough to hold the contents and the liquid of the sauce. Remember that the veggies will cook down so you need not use a pot unless you are doubling the recipe
  • Quarter your mushrooms.
  • Use about ½ a green pepper. You may use more or less depending on your taste for green pepper.
  • Chunk the onion. Kind of like strips then cut the strips in half. This gives the sauce a great flavor.
  • Heat your pan and add the olive oil. Make sure that the olive oil covers the bottom of the pan.
  • Add your onion and sauté until they are almost clear.
  • Add your green pepper and sauté until they are almost soft.
  • Add your mushrooms and sauté until they are almost soft.
  • If you are using zucchini, add now. This will take awhile to cook down so be patient.
  • At this point you may need to add more oil or butter.
  • When your veggies are at a good constancy, add 1-2 cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cans of sliced black olives, 2 pinches of dried basil, and the jalapeno or red pepper if you chose to use.
  • Cover and let simmer for 30-45 minutes on low.
  • Start cooking linguine
  • By the time the linguine is done, so should be your sauce.
  • Drain and serve linguine and cover with sauce.

CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Chunky Spaghetti Sauce image

I don't like most spaghetti sauce. It's too sweet and too thin for my tastes. This is my own recipe. It's not designed to go in the spaghetti. It's served on the side at the table, that way you can have as much or as little as you want.

Provided by aroxxy

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion
1/2 medium green pepper
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons pizza seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Saute onion and green pepper in drippings (you can add olive oil if the beef is too dry).
  • When the onion is translucent, add beef back to pan.
  • Season with pizza seasoning and garlics. Add tomato paste and mix thoroughly. If needed, add 1 tbsp water to thin out.
  • Simmer 20-30 minutes in order to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 201.1, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.1

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Homemade Spaghetti Sauce image

Lean turkey sausage links spice up this hearty sauce that turns pasta into a splendid main dish. "I blend a cup of the sauce for my young son, so there are no chunks of vegetables, and he loves it," says Laurinda Johnston, a field editor in Belchertown, Massachusetts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2-1/2 cups water, divided
3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
5 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups hot cooked spaghetti
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the celery, onion, green pepper and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and water is reduced., Crumble sausage over vegetable mixture; cook until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper and remaining water. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. Add more or less garlic, onions, or oregano, depending on your preference.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer. If you want a thinner sauce, add more water or broth.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or macaroni.
  • Top the sauce with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

This homemade chunky spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used to create a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat, and it can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Whether you are serving it over pasta, using it as a pizza topping, or adding it to a soup or stew, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

Related Topics