Best 8 Moms Sweet Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Mom's Sweet Spaghetti Sauce, a classic Italian dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This versatile sauce, passed down through generations, elevates simple spaghetti to an extraordinary meal. Crafted with fresh, ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of sweetness, this sauce is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Italy. Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a spicy Arrabiata Sauce, a creamy Carbonara Sauce, and a luscious Alfredo Sauce. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MOM'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a simple homemade tomato sauce and there is usually enough left for seconds. Just pop the leftover in the freezer. This sauce is also great for lasagna or terrific over your favorite pasta.

Provided by Ronda Kirsch

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
1 ½ (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook ground beef with the chopped onions, parsley, and olive oil. Cook until onions are soft and ground beef is cooked through.
  • In a large saucepan, combine tomato juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic. Add ground beef mixture and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1538.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

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.

NONNA'S SWEET PASTA SAUCE FOR TWO



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A quick, easy, sweet-tasting pasta sauce that can be used for anything from spaghetti to lasagna. Serve right away or freeze.

Provided by Wolf

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

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1391.9 mg, Sugar 30 g

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

MOM'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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A simple, slow cooked, authentic spaghetti sauce, as good as the restaurants serve...or better! The secret ingredient is baking soda, but do not taste the sauce right after adding it. Wait a while, and this sauce will not disappoint you. It is good right from the stove, but the flavors blend overnight. Best served with your favorite meatball recipe, where the meatballs cook in the sauce the last half hour. Be prepared to take a nap after eating.

Provided by KRAZYBARB

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cups water
4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons white sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 pinches baking soda
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, mushrooms, onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, basil, and 1 pinch of baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 4 hours minimum.
  • Stir in another pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan in to the sauce.
  • After the sauce is fork consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese. Watch that the cheese does not burn. Taste sauce. If it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer another 1/2 hour.
  • Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, reheat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1624.4 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

HEARTY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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After years of experimenting, my mom has perfected her hearty spaghetti sauce recipe. It's excellent served with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Although the recipe makes more than two servings, it freezes well. -Jennifer Shaw, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, peppers, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the mushrooms; cook for 2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, bay leaf, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Discard bay leaf. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This recipe is from my MIL. My husband loves it and it's the only spaghetti sauce he'll eat. Took me a little getting used cause it's sweet, but now it's a favorite. Makes a REALLY good pizza sauce too!!

Provided by jkm.11.18.

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups tomato puree (I use half of a #10 can for a recipe for us, and we get leftovers. You can freeze the other half)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lb spaghetti noodles (or your favorite pasta)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on Low for 6 hours, or can be done on High for 3. Stir occasionally. Will turn a darker shade of red, and have a nice sweet flavor and aroma. Can be done on the stove top, but needs more constant attention.
  • I will throw it in the morning on low, and leave it until dinner time (my crock pot keeps things warm until you shut it off) and it tastes wonderfully!
  • This sauce freezes beautifully, so does the leftover puree. Can be frozen for up to 4-6 months. Can be reheated in the microwave or however you would like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 955.4, Carbohydrate 112.9, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 57.3, Protein 13.8

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the sauce for extra nutrition.
  • For a spicy sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • Use a good quality pasta sauce as a base for your spaghetti sauce.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

Mom's sweet spaghetti sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful sauce that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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