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## Spaghetti with Grandma's Famous Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Time

In the realm of culinary traditions, few dishes evoke nostalgia and comfort quite like spaghetti with homemade sauce. This classic Italian-American dish has captured hearts for generations, with each family boasting their own unique recipe passed down through the years. One such recipe is Grandma's Famous Spaghetti Sauce, a cherished heirloom that has stood the test of time.

Grandma's Famous Spaghetti Sauce is more than just a meal; it is a testament to the love and care that goes into creating a truly special dish. The recipe begins with a flavorful base of sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce made from scratch. The secret ingredient, however, lies in the slow-cooked meatballs, lovingly crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, infused with a medley of Italian spices.

The result is a hearty, comforting sauce that perfectly coats al dente spaghetti noodles, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Served with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty garlic bread, this dish transports diners to a simpler time, evoking memories of family gatherings and the warmth of a home-cooked meal.

But the culinary journey doesn't end there. Alongside the classic spaghetti sauce recipe, Grandma's Famous Spaghetti Sauce article also offers variations and accompaniments to elevate the dining experience. From a creamy Alfredo sauce to a zesty pesto sauce, there's something for every palate to savor.

For those seeking a vegetarian option, the recipe includes a delightful meatless marinara sauce, bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini. And to complete the meal, there are foolproof recipes for homemade garlic bread and a refreshing side salad, ensuring a well-rounded and satisfying dining experience.

So gather your loved ones, set the table, and embark on a culinary adventure with Grandma's Famous Spaghetti Sauce. Let the aromas of simmering sauce and freshly baked bread fill your home, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREAT GRANDMA'S PASTA SAUCE



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If you want to taste what the Italians are so blessed with over in Italy, I suggest you give this pasta sauce a try. You won't ever go back to your plain 'ol marinara that you thought was good. This sauce here is beyond genuine and you will love it!

Provided by Julie Chiou

Categories     Main Course     Main Entree

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound 80/20 ground beef OR 90/10 ground beef
6 ounce can tomato paste
6 ounce water
24 ounce jar tomato puree
5-6 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of onion powder
Pinch of garlic powder
Handful of fresh basil (chopped)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, saute garlic until soft and fragrant in 2 tbsp. of olive oil, about 2 minutes.
  • Throw your meat in with the garlic and brown until meat has been thoroughly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour in the tomato paste, tomato puree, and seasoning, including the fresh basil and sugar. Stir to mix well. With the 6 oz. can from the tomato paste, fill that with water and pour it in the stockpot as well.
  • Let mixture simmer, uncovered, for 2 or more hours (the longer the better, but minimum 2 hours), stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot over fresh pasta.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 15 g

GRANDMA MAGGIO'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is one that was recited to me out of memory alone, and described as a hand of garlic, etc., though the ingredient quantities should be accurate. I encourage buying the cheapest versions of these ingredients you can find; it will feed an army for about $15 without ruining the taste. You should add more seasonings based on preference. A great vegetarian sauce, and with meatballs...it makes great meatball sandwiches.

Provided by Sarah Garland

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

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 whole head garlic, peeled and chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup Merlot wine
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until translucent but not browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and basil, and cook and stir until the basil is wilted and the mushrooms are cooked through and have given up their juices, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the whole peeled tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring and chopping the tomatoes into pieces with a spoon. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir, crushing any large pieces of tomato left, and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened and bubbling, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the tomato paste into the sauce, and fill the empty tomato paste can with Merlot wine, stirring to dissolve any remaining tomato paste in the can. Pour the Merlot wine into the sauce, and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce back to a simmer, and stir in the salt, pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer until the seasonings are blended and the sauce is heated through, about 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 934.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

MY GRANDMA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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As this old-fashioned spaghetti sauce simmers on your stove all day it will make your house smell amazing. This sauce is thick and full of meat. Fresh onions and bell peppers cook down to almost nothing but add so much flavor. There's just enough Italian seasoning added to the sauce. We chose to use one spicy sausage and one...

Provided by Stacy Hutchinson

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 can(s) tomato sauce (14.5 oz each)
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can(s) tomato paste (6 oz)
2 c water
2 pkg mild Italian sausage (you can use one pkg of hot and one pkg of mild for a spicer sauce)
2 lb hamburger
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 beef boullion cubes
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp garllic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 can(s) mushrooms, drained (4 oz; optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown hamburger well, drain, set aside.
  • 2. Remove Italian sausage from the casing. Break sausage and brown well; drain.
  • 3. In a large pot, add all the ingredients together.
  • 4. Simmer for 3 hours.
  • 5. Use over your favorite pasta noodles.

MY GRANDMOTHERS FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother, to me, and now to my children and their families. I never measure ingredients so I will do my best to give you ingredient proportions. Don't rush this one. Let it simmer and cook down for several hours. I use my food processor to do the chopping as there is a lot of it!Freezes great so I double, and sometimes triple, the recipe.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Sauces

Time P4DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs lean ground beef
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
3 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce, several shakes
oregano, to taste
basil, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
water, to make really soupy (it will cook down)

Steps:

  • Brown meat in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drain well. (I rinse my meat after browning to get as much grease off as possible.).
  • Chop celery, bell pepper, onions and garlic in food processor or by hand.
  • Add remaining olive oil and saute vegetables until tender over medium-high heat. Return meat to the pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients and add enough water to make really watery or soupy. It will cook down. Add water as needed. Simmer about 4 to 6 hours until cooks down to proper consistency for sauce.

MY GRANDMOTHER'S SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Valerie Kraus

Categories     Beef     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Bon Appétit     California

Yield 4 to 6 servings (Makes about 8 3/4 cups sauce)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon, crumbled
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained
3 1/2 cups water
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 pound spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until brown, breaking up with fork, about 8 minutes. Drain drippings from Dutch oven. Mix parsley, bay leaves and basil into beef and cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm sauce over medium-low heat before using.)
  • Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Place spaghetti in serving bowl. Pour half of sauce over. Serve immediately, passing Parmesan cheese separately. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining sauce for another use.)

GRANDMA SHANNON'S AMAZING SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Be sure to make a triple batch of this sauce... it is tried and true and been around for generations. My 90 year-old Croatian grandmother still makes this every Wednesday night for the family... absolutely and perfectly delicious, with just the right blend of savory and slightly sweet. Serve with green salad and homemade French or Italian bread. Yum!

Provided by Amy Dyke

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef (I'll sometimes substitute ground turkey, Italian sausage, or do a mixture of the three.)
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces water
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil (or use 1 T. dried basil)
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, ground
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ground
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and saute the onion, garlic and meat together. (It's best to add the garlic after the onion and meat have been sauteed for 4-5 min.). Saute for 8-10 minutes altogether. Drain the fat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and let simmer for 1 hour or more. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. I sometimes add a teaspoon of sugar to make it a bit sweeter, if need be. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 55.1, Sodium 1194.4, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 19.1

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Tips

- **Use high-quality ingredients:** Fresh, ripe tomatoes, good olive oil, and fragrant garlic are essential for a delicious sauce. - **Brown the meat well:** This will add flavor and richness to the sauce. - **Simmer the sauce for a long time:** This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. - **Add a little sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes:** You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat. - **Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta:** Spaghetti, penne, and macaroni are all good choices. - **Garnish with fresh parsley or basil:** This will add a pop of color and flavor. ###

Conclusion

My Grandmother's Famous Spaghetti Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this sauce is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try!

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