Best 8 Kitchen Sink Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our remarkable kitchen sink spaghetti sauce, a delectable dish that lives up to its name by accommodating a plethora of ingredients, transforming leftovers into a flavorful symphony. This versatile sauce welcomes any leftover vegetables, proteins, and herbs you may have, resulting in a unique and satisfying creation every time. From the crisp crunch of bell peppers to the savory depth of mushrooms, the tender embrace of zucchini to the vibrant burst of tomatoes, each ingredient contributes its distinctive charm to this culinary masterpiece.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our kitchen sink spaghetti sauce offers a flexible and forgiving approach to cooking. With no strict rules or measurements, you're free to experiment and unleash your creativity. Follow our step-by-step guide and discover how to craft a rich and flavorful sauce using pantry staples and leftover ingredients. Embrace the culinary journey and savor the delightful surprises that await you with each bite of this versatile and delicious kitchen sink spaghetti sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KITCHEN SINK SAUCE



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Trying to create a good sauce for meat...kept adding to it and it appears I added everything but the kitchen sink.

Provided by Dee Tourville @Dee_Tourville

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon(s) cayenne
4 tablespoon(s) chili powder
2 tablespoon(s) black pepper,fresh ground
1 tablespoon(s) dry mustard
2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
3 tablespoon(s) sweet ⦁ paprika
1 tablespoon(s) onion powder + 1 teaspoon
1 tablespoon(s) sea salt
3 teaspoon(s) cayenne
1 tablespoon(s) thyme, dried
4 cup(s) tomato sauce
1/2 cup(s) cider vinegar
1/2 cup(s) apple juice
1 cup(s) cola (i use royal crown, when i can find it)
1/4 cup(s) steak sauce ( i use a1)
1/4 cup(s) prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup(s) lemon juice
4 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon(s) tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke (hickory)

Steps:

  • In a 4 1/2 quart pot or larger, bring all wet sauce ingredients to a boil, uncovered, over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and add sauce dry ingredients. Simmer (a slow bubble) until the sauce thickens a bit, stirring often. This takes about 30 minutes.
  • Use this sauce on your grilled meat about 30 minutes before it comes off the heat (grill or smoker), or, use it on meat at the table.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK PASTA



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I was wanting to fix supper for myself and the husband and we were low on somethings but had an random assortment of things I had stocked up on. The husband loves pasta so I took stock of what I had on hand and this was the end result.

Provided by Bonnie Goodwin @Boothedestroyer

Categories     Pizza

Number Of Ingredients 7

half a package(s) kielbasa
1/2 cup(s) pasta sauce of choice
2 cup(s) bow-tie pasta, cooked and drained
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 small sweet onion
1/2 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning
2 clove(s) garlic, pressed

Steps:

  • Cook 2 cups bow tie pasta, while that is cooking dice up the kielbasa, onion and pepper. Press or mince the garlic. With a little butter or olive oil brown the meat and garlic, saute the veggies till soft add the sauce and cooked pasta and seasonings let cook on med-low heat till warmed threw and flavors have had time to blend. Serve with garlic bread and cheese of choice.

EASY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE



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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

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil)
1 medium yellow onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 carrots, finely grated (use a food processor or a grater)
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water (pasta cooking water, preferred)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Handful fresh basil, about ½ cup packed, torn
Handful fresh parsley, about ½ cup packed, chopped
3/4 lb to 1 lb of cooked pasta of your choice

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

KITCHEN SINK SPAGHETTI



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This is an adaptation of a 1950's recipe from Franco-American or perhaps Chef Boyardee. The original called for 2 or 3 cans of spaghetti and meatballs, a can of corn, and a can of olives. Over the years this has evolved into my family's main comfort food, and both my kids could make it by the time they could reach the stove. We often cook a huge batch and freeze for meals throughout the month.

Provided by OhMyStars

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper or Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste
italian seasoning
oregano
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms or 8 ounces canned mushroom stems and pieces
1 (15 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
1 -1 1/2 cup frozen corn
grated parmesan cheese
1 lb thin spaghetti or 1 lb spaghettini, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spaghetti.
  • Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic and continue to brown for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • Quickly stir in seasonings.
  • Mix tomato sauce into meat mixture.
  • Add water as necessary to regulate thickness.
  • Simmer until sauce reaches preferred consistency.
  • Add mushrooms, olives, and corn and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix sauce into drained spaghetti.
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.9, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1914.7, Carbohydrate 110.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 50.3

KITCHEN SINK SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Beef

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
1 1/2 lb ground beef
6 oz pepperoni, coarsely ground
2 29-oz cans tomato pure
1 12-oz can tomato paste
4 cups (32 oz) V-8
1-2 large onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
1/2-1 T dried oregano
1 1/2 T fennel seeds
3 T lemon juice
hot sauce, cayenne, or red pepper flakes to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium high heat brown sausage and ground beef. Pour off fat. Add all other ingredients, except the last two. Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat and simmer sauce for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Cover or uncover to maintain or reduce liquidity. Sauce should be relatively think. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Homemade Italian spaghetti sauce from an Italian family. The longer you cook it the better it tastes.

Provided by Cathy

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

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled ground tomatoes in paste
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
7 cups water
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup red wine
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 659.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

VEGGIE " EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK" PASTA SAUCE



Veggie

I love chunky garden vegetable pasta sauce, and after trying a few on Zaar I modified my favorite spaghetti sauce recipe recipe #22782, to have fresh tomatoes instead of canned, lots of fresh vegetables, and less fat from the meat. Easily hearty enough with vegetables to omit the sausage for vegetarians. I find it easiest to prepare the ingredients first. Slice, dice, puree, open cans etc. For stronger garlic flavor, "crack" the garlic open about ten minutes before mincing to give the oils air exposure. Use whichever ingredients you love most. The more juicy your vegetables the less water you need as the sauce will thin as the vegetables cook. It's easier to start with thick sauce and thin in out than to try to thicken the sauce later. My instructions may seem a little elementary for some more advanced cooks, but as I learned how to do many of these techniques while developing this sauce, I wanted to include them for more novice cooks. If you have any suggestions or corrections please let me know.

Provided by M D A

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb turkey sausage (hot or mild) (optional)
1 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild) (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced (more if desired)
1/4 cup red wine
6 small tomatoes, diced or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 small tomatoes, blanched, skinned & pureed or 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 small zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch strips or 1/4-inch squares
1 carrot (sliced thin or shredded)
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced (optional)
1 (3 7/8 ounce) can olives, sliced and drained (optional)
1 cup mushroom, sliced (optional)
1 cup water (adjust as needed)
6 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 lb spaghetti (thin for thinner sauce, thicker for thicker sauce)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Tomato Puree.
  • Fill a large bowl 2/3 of the way with water and ice.
  • Fill medium size sauce pan with 3 cups water to a boil.
  • Cut an "X" shape at the top of 8 small tomatoes just enough to pierce the skin.
  • With tongs place the cut tomatoes in the boiling water for 30 seconds.
  • Remove the tomatoes from the boiling water one at a time and place in the ice bath, soak for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove the tomatoes from the ice bath, pulling the skin from the star end to the bottom.
  • If you want to remove the seeds, half the tomatoes and scoop.
  • Place skinned tomatoes in food processor or blender and puree.
  • Set aside or in refrigerator until needed.
  • Sauce.
  • In large stock/sauce pot brown sausages, breaking into pieces as you like.
  • Add chopped onion, and mix. Cook until onions begin to look clearish.
  • Add the garlic and saute for about a minute, watch it doesn't burn.
  • With the tomatoes ready and waiting (diced, pureed and paste), pour 1/4 cup red wine into the pan and using a plastic spatula scrape anything sticking to the bottom of the pan up ("Deglazing").
  • Add the tomato sauce, paste, and diced tomatoes.
  • Add zucchini, red pepper, carrot, (and optional celery).
  • Stir to evenly mix and coat all vegetables.
  • Add basil, parsley, oregano, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Mix well and evaluate water content.
  • If the liquid level is not enough to cover the vegetables add water until almost covered. The vegetables will reduce down as they cook, and also thin the sauce as their water escapes.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer on low, stirring frequently, for one hour.
  • For a richer flavored sauce simmer longer, just add more water before boiling.
  • Add olives and mushrooms about 30 minutes before serving, and simmer.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions, (using fresh if possible).
  • Spoon sauce over noodles and top with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 240.2, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 7.7

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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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 a variety of vegetables. This will give your sauce a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include onions, garlic, celery, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and thyme are all classic choices, but you can also try adding a little bit of cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Spaghetti, linguine, and penne are all good choices.
  • Top the sauce with grated Parmesan cheese or a dollop of ricotta cheese. This will add a touch of richness and creaminess.

Conclusion:

Kitchen sink spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and herbs, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give kitchen sink spaghetti sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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