Best 6 Mamas Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Recipes

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**Mama's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: A Classic Italian Dish with Endless Variations**

Spaghetti with meat sauce is a comforting and versatile dish that is beloved by people of all ages. This classic Italian dish is made with simple ingredients, but it can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. The basic recipe includes spaghetti noodles, ground beef or pork, tomatoes, and onions. From there, you can add additional ingredients like mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. You can also adjust the seasonings to make the sauce more or less spicy. Whether you are a fan of traditional Italian cuisine or you are looking for a new weeknight meal, Mama's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is sure to please. This article includes three different recipes for spaghetti with meat sauce, so you can find the perfect one for your needs. The first recipe is a classic Italian spaghetti with meat sauce, made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. The second recipe is a lighter version of the dish, made with ground turkey and vegetables. The third recipe is a vegetarian spaghetti with meatless sauce, made with mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini.

Let's cook with our recipes!

JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI



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My kids will give up a steak dinner for this spaghetti. It is a recipe I have been perfecting for years and it is so good (if I may humbly say) that my kids are disappointed when they eat spaghetti anywhere else but home! In fact they tell me I should open a restaurant and serve only this spaghetti and garlic bread. In response to requests, I have posted the recipe for Recipe #28559 that uses approximately 1/2 of the sauce from this recipe. Have spaghetti one night and lasagna later! Thanks to all of you who have tried my recipe and have written a review. I read and appreciate every one of them! Chef Note: After I posted this recipe I remembered a funny incident--my dear husband usually has a nice bottle of wine handy so when I make a batch of spaghetti I just help myself to a splash of it. On one occasion, there wasn't a bottle opened, but there was a bottle sitting on the counter so I got out the corkscrew and helped myself. For some reason, the spaghetti that night was the best ever. My husband asked what wine I put in it and I showed him the bottle. He nearly fell off the chair. I had opened a rather expensive bottle he had bought to give his boss. Goes to show you--don't use a wine for cooking you wouldn't drink. You get the best results from a good wine!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 quarts, 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine (a good Cabernet!)
1 lb thin spaghetti
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
  • Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
  • Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
  • Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
  • Stir in red wine.
  • Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground round beef
1 pound ground pork
1 pound Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
5 large cans tomato paste
10 tomato paste cans water
4 tablespoons Parmesan
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
6 leaves fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the ground beef, pork and sausage until it is brown. Drain off excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on medium heat, stirring often to prevent scorching.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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A great sauce for any pasta dish, I usually leave the meats out for most baked dishes. This recipe came to me from my Mother, a full-blooded Italian-American, with a few minor additions/changes by me. I have never found a recipe that I like as much, but then I am probably biased. Cook time is 1 to 8 hours depending on how long you have. Mom used to cook it all day. I like to go at least two hours, but I have spent as little as 45 minutes on the cook time.

Provided by Wally Wilkins

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 stalks celery
1 large onion
2 -4 cloves garlic (or 2-4 tablespoons of diced garlic from the jar You can adjust to taste.)
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste (I prefer Contadina)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes (Use what you prefer, but I like the diced Italian Seasoning type)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb stewing beef, cut in cubes (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil (can use vegetable oil if you prefer)
4 -8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 -4 ounces black olives, chopped or sliced (optional)
1 bell pepper (optional)
oregano
thyme
sweet basil
rosemary
cumin
italian seasoning, can be used in place of the above spices
bay leaf
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut celery and onion (and bell pepper if used) as fine as you prefer.
  • If you like chunky style sauce make the pieces bigger, I like mine chopped fairly small.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tblspn of oil, when oil is hot (not smoking) add celery and stirfry.
  • As celery begins to clarify, add onion (and bell pepper, if used) and stirfry until it begins to glaze, add chopped garlic, stir for a short time (don't let anything begin to brown).
  • If using meat, add ground beef or stew beef and brown, stirring regularly, adjust heat to make sure nothing burns.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a larger pot (if you have a good sized pot that you can brown in, you can just start with that instead of using the skillet.).
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook until the color darkens.
  • Stir in tomatos and tomato sauce.
  • Add spices (Italian seasoning or individual spices) to taste.
  • Add 3 Bay Leaves.
  • Stir in mushrooms and/or black olives and crushed red pepper, if desired.
  • Stir in 1-2 cans of water (I use the tomato paste, tomato and tomato paste cans to get the leavings out of them.).
  • Adjust heat to simmer.
  • Let cook for at least 1 hour, longer if you can, and stir regularly.
  • Check spice to taste and add what you want.
  • You can cook this for a little while or for a longer time.
  • I prefer at least 2 hours to give all the spices a chance to blend well.
  • But it can be cooked for as little as a half hour.
  • If you want it to cook for a long time, monitor the thickness and add water as needed.
  • Don't forget to remove the Bay Leaves before serving.
  • Some people like to add a pinch of sugar to cut the acidity, but I believe that the Bay Leaves accomplish this and have never used sugar.
  • When done, serve over or mix with the cooked pasta of your choice.
  • Add grated parmissan if desired.
  • Also individuals can add crushed red pepper to their own servings, for those who like it a little spicier.
  • If making a baked dish such as Lasagna, Ziti, etc.
  • you may want to make the sauce a little thinner (add water) to start with.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002.5, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 3359.7, Carbohydrate 90.4, Fiber 21.5, Sugar 55.3, Protein 60.9

MAMA PALOMBA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I got this recipe 30-plus years ago from a neighbor's mother who lived in Italy. It is delicious and always well received. Sub all or part of the ground beef and sausage for turkey or chicken products to lighten the recipe.

Provided by Linda T

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

Time 4h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomato puree
½ pound hot Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
½ pound mild Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 pounds ground chuck
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 ½ cups water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat tomato puree in a large pot over medium-low heat; simmer while prepared the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir hot Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage, and ground chuck until browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove cooked sausage and chuck with a slotted spoon and transfer to the simmering tomato puree.
  • Cook and stir onion and garlic in the same skillet used for browning meat until onions are lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to meat mixture.
  • Stir water and tomato paste in the same skillet used for onion mixture over low heat until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes; add to the sauce in the pot. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and parsley over the sauce; stir to combine. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 828 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

MOM'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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"Mom made this when we were kids, and it was always my first choice for birthday dinners," recalls Kristy Hawkes in South Ogden, Utah. "Now I do the prep work in the morning and just let it simmer all day. When I get home, all I have to do is boil the spaghetti, brown some garlic bread and dinner is on!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
8 to 10 fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, sugars, salt, oregano, chili powder and mustard. Stir in the beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through., Freeze Option:: Cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MAMA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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My mom's standard spaghetti sauce recipe - loved by all. Half of a 28 oz can of Dei Fratelli tomato sauce is used in this recipe, simply because we prefer the brand. If you want to use a 14 1/2 - 15 oz can of another brand, that works too. (Dei Fratelli doesn't sell a smaller can.) This recipe is at it's absolute best the day after making it.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/2 lb ground sirloin
1 -2 link mild Italian sausage, removed from casing and broken into small bits
28 ounces petite diced tomatoes (Dei Fratelli)
0.5 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (Dei Fratelli, plain)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 -3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil, add the garlic and onion, and saute until onion is soft/translucent.
  • Add the ground sirloin and Italian sausage and cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding the bay leaves last so as not to break them up during stirring. Adjust the seasonings as needed to suit your taste.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn heat down to the lowest possible heat and let simmer for 2 hours covered with an offset lid.
  • Serve with cooked spaghetti and parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your spaghetti and meat sauce.
  • Brown the ground beef thoroughly. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sauce. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your dish.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the spaghetti and meat sauce with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This will add a delicious finishing touch to your dish.

Conclusion:

Mama's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or potluck. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mama's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce a try.

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