Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with Linda's Meaty Spaghetti Sauce, a classic Italian-American dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This delectable sauce is a symphony of rich and savory flavors, featuring succulent ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of Italian herbs and spices. It's a versatile sauce that perfectly complements a variety of pasta shapes, from classic spaghetti to hearty penne or delicate angel hair. Whether you're hosting a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering with friends, Linda's Meaty Spaghetti Sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Aside from the classic meaty version, this article also offers a tantalizing vegetarian alternative crafted with a combination of mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini, providing a hearty and flavorful option for those with dietary preferences. Both recipes are easy to follow and include step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create a culinary masterpiece.
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MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE
My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves this flavorful slow-cooker version. -Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
LINDA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is a thick, meaty spaghetti sauce that my Mother taught me to make as a teenager, and has received raves in three states. I try to use low salt tomato sauce whenever possible. I don't normally add sugar but based on reviews I've added it in.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Sauces
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 5 quart pot stir together the tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, fennel seeds if using, and dry red wine; simmer over medium low heat for 1 hour.
- Stir frequently; do not allow sauce to stick; lower heat if needed.
- While sauce is cooking, brown beef and onion; drain well.
- Add hamburger to the sauce at the end of the hour.
- Simmer sauce for 1/2 hour; taste; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Simmer for additional 1/2 hour.
- Serve over your favorite pasta with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 1222.6, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 15.8, Protein 21.3
LINDA'S MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE
My own creation that I started making many moons ago. It's a great sauce, with LOTS of flavor packed into one pan! Peppers and Tabasco give it just a slight kick, but you can adapt it to your liking. You can also add 1 c. good red wine if you like, at the same time you add the tomatoes. I add water 1/2 c. at a time during cooking time, so sauce doesn't get too thick. Depending on how long you decide to cook it, depends on how much water to add. The more you cook it the tastier it is.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Sauces
Time 4h25m
Yield 1 lg. batch, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a lg. pot saute onions with basil and Italian seasoning, then add hamburger. Cook until meat is no longer pink in the middle. When done, drain all the grease. Set aside.
- Cook sausage links separately, and after cooked, cut up into bite size pieces. Set aside. When cool, refrigerate until about 1/2 hour before sauce is done, then add to sauce. (This helps the sauce from becoming greasy).
- Add tomato puree, tomato paste, mushrooms, hot sauce and peppers to meat mixture. Mix well.
- Add the Red wine, if using.
- Add salt to taste, starting with 1 T.
- Cook on med. heat until sauce comes to a boil, then cook 4-6 hours covered, on low heat so it will slightly bubble while cooking, or until desired thickness.
- Stir every once in awhile, so the sauce and meat doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- A 1/2 hour before serving add sausage from the fridge, and heat until sausage are nice and hot, and sauce is bubbling.
- Serve with your favorite pasta.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired, and enjoy!
SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF
This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)
Provided by Hank's Mom
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
- Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Tired of the same old boring spaghetti sauce recipes? I invented this one to satisfy my craving for a meaty, flavorful sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze the leftovers for a quick dinner another night!
Provided by Stacey Adkins
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large stockpot cook the ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain into a large colander to drain grease.
- To the large saucepot, add the mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, black pepper, sugar, and beef broth and stir well. Pour the meat mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 514.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
LINDA'S SPAGHETTI WITH VEAL PARMESAN
I serve this with Toasted Garlic Bread and a salad. For us (2), we LOVE pasta, so this recipe is enough for dinner, and 1 leftover serving for lunch the next day.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Veal
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil water for spaghetti, and cook as directed on box. When done, drain, and set aside with cover on pan, to keep hot.
- Meanwhile put the bread crumbs on a lg. dish. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- Beat the egg whites in a bowl.
- Dip veal fillets first in the egg whites, then in the bread crumb mix.
- Turn heat on high, and place a lg. frying pan on burner. Add oil, and let get nice and hot.
- Add veal fillets, and cook on both sides until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- In a 9x13" pan spread out enough spaghetti sauce to cover where you will be placing the fillets.
- Place the fillets on the sauce mixture. Cover with cheese.
- Top with spaghetti sauce, and bake in a 350 oven, for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Add about 1 cups of sauce into drained spaghetti. Mix in well.
- Serve spaghetti onto plates.
- Add more spaghetti sauce on top.
- Place fillets onto plate.
- Note:.
- You can sprinkle Parmesano Reggiano cheese on top of each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2616, Fat 133.4, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 3417.7, Carbohydrate 291.4, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 44.6, Protein 61.3
MEAT SAUCE FOR SPAGHETTI
Here's a thick, hearty sauce that turns ordinary spaghetti and garlic bread into a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this slow cooker recipe in an electric frying pan instead. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, carrots, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Freeze option: Do not cook spaghetti. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Place sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve over spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful ground beef, and a variety of herbs and spices will make all the difference in the taste of your sauce.
- Brown the ground beef well: This will help to develop its flavor and give the sauce a richer color.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Add a splash of red wine: This will add a touch of acidity and depth of flavor to the sauce.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as needed until the sauce is flavorful and balanced.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: Spaghetti, penne, and macaroni are all great options.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Linda's Meaty Spaghetti Sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful spaghetti sauce, give Linda's recipe a try.
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