In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia quite like spaghetti sauce. With its rich, savory flavors and versatility, spaghetti sauce has become a beloved staple in kitchens across the globe. This comprehensive guide to spaghetti sauce recipes offers a delectable journey through various culinary traditions, providing step-by-step instructions and insightful tips to help you create mouthwatering sauces that will elevate your pasta dishes to new heights.
From the classic Italian tomato sauce, with its vibrant red hue and aromatic blend of herbs, to the hearty and flavorful meat-based sauces, such as Bolognese and ragu, this collection of recipes caters to a wide range of preferences. Vegetarians and vegans will find solace in the rich flavors of the lentil Bolognese and the creamy roasted red pepper sauce, while seafood enthusiasts can indulge in the delightful shrimp scampi sauce. For those seeking a quick and easy option, the 15-minute tomato sauce offers a convenient and flavorful solution.
With its detailed instructions, comprehensive ingredient lists, and helpful cooking tips, this guide ensures that every home cook, regardless of their skill level, can create restaurant-quality spaghetti sauces in the comfort of their own kitchen. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse world of spaghetti sauces, transforming your pasta dishes into unforgettable meals that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
GREAT GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
My great-grandma's recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce is the best! It uses ingredients you probably already have at home! Plus- your house will smell fantastic when the sauce is simmering on your stove!
Provided by Becky Mansfield - Your Modern Family, LLC
Categories Kid Friendly Recipes
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Brown meat and Italian sausage (break it up as you stir it. You may want to heat up a little olive oil (about 2 minutes) before adding the meat...)
- Add chopped onions to the meat mixture and continue cooking. Stir occasionally until onions are softened.
- Next, add your diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce.
- Next, mix in the spices, sugar, and garlic.
- Once your sauce is cooking (bring to a boil), add your wine and water.
- Simmer on low (stir often) for an hour.
- Optional: Let it simmer for an additional 3-4 hours, just to let the flavors combine even more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Cholesterol 55 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22g grams fat, Protein 20 grams protein, ServingSize 8, Sodium 1495 grams sodium
EASY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE
My family's secret homemade spaghetti sauce is easy to make using a few staple ingredients you may already have on hand! Perfectly thick and packed with flavor, you'll be ditching that store bought pasta sauce!
Provided by Suzy
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pan heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until just shimmering. Add the onions, garlic, and finely grated carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until softened.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and about 1/2 cup water. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, paprika, crushed pepper flakes, if using. Finally, stir in the fresh basil and parsley.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Check partway through, and if you feel the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit more water (preferably some of your pasta cooking water). When sauce is ready, throw in more fresh basil, if you like.
- If serving for dinner, add cooked pasta of your choice to the sauce. Mix to combine and let the pasta cook in the sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Sugar 7.8 g, Sodium 268 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
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
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
INGER'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE
My family loves this spaghetti sauce. I know once you view the ingredients you will say, 'Chicken bouillon and chicken seasoning?' Yup! Trust me, you will enjoy this recipe. The secret to making spaghetti sauce is to let it simmer. When finished you can either serve with spaghetti or add to ground beef for meat sauce. You can also let this cool off and refrigerate it in containers for future use.
Provided by INGER PURIFORY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Mix in onion and garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in the green bell pepper. Season with basil, oregano, and chicken bouillon. Stir in the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, and season with poultry seasoning. Cook and stir 10 minutes.
- Mix sugar into the sauce. (Some people add up to 2 tablespoons sugar; I suggest starting with 1 teaspoon.) Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CAVATELLI WITH MUSHROOM BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook until foaming. Add the onions, season with a little salt and saute about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Next, add the mushrooms and some salt and pepper and cook until the mushrooms have released all their liquid, about 5 minutes more. Add the peas and cook until heated through, another 2 minutes. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook the cavatelli pasta to al dente, 4 to 5 minutes for fresh, or according to the package instructions. Set a strainer over a large heatproof measuring cup in the sink and carefully drain the pasta, reserving 2 cups of pasta water.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. When melted, add the Pecorino Romano and 1 cup pasta water, whisking vigorously. Whisk in the cream. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and add additional pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in the mushroom mixture.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional freshly ground black pepper and freshly grated cheese.
- Combine the 00 and semolina flours with the salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade; pulse a couple times. Add the olive oil and 1 cup room-temperature water to the flour mixture and pulse a few more times. Mix until a shaggy mass forms, then turn out onto a clean surface. Knead vigorously until the dough is smooth, elastic and bounces back when pressed, about 10 minutes.
- Cut the dough in half and work with one piece at a time (cover the other piece with a clean, damp kitchen towel). Using a bench scraper or knife, cut a walnut-sized piece of dough and roll it into a thin rope about 1/3 inch in diameter. Using the 4 fingers of your hand (no thumb), roll the rope of dough back and forth until it is a long, slender, tube-like shape (but not enclosed like a tube). Halve the pieces of pasta. Set aside on a clean towel sprinkled with semolina flour. Repeat with the remaining dough. Rest the pasta for 30 minutes.
- To cook, generously salt a large pot of boiling water. Add the cavatelli and cook until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and use with your sauce recipe of choice.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is a quick recipe for tomato sauce. I have just given the outline for the sauce, but you can add any kind of vegetables to it. I especially like it with mushrooms and peppers.
Provided by COURTNEYNOONAN
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, green onion and garlic. When onions are clear, stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 310.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be. If you can, use fresh tomatoes from your garden or a local farmer's market.
- Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds flavor and depth to the sauce. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the meat will steam instead of brown.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your sauce. Try using onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
- Season the sauce to taste: Use salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Inger's spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or for a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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