Best 5 Old Fashioned Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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**Savory Italian Spaghetti Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Tradition and Taste**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to making an Old-Fashioned Italian Spaghetti Sauce. This timeless recipe, passed down through generations, captures the essence of Italian cuisine with its rich flavors and aromatic herbs. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the process. Along the way, you'll discover variations and additional recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From a hearty meat sauce to a flavorful vegetarian alternative, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a delectable spaghetti sauce that will become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA MAGGIO'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Grandma Maggio's Spaghetti Sauce image

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

OLD-FASHIONED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Old-Fashioned Spaghetti Sauce image

There are alot of ingredients, and this takes all day to cook, but MAN IS IT WORTH IT! This sauce tastes good over pasta, clams, or as a bread dip. My family just gobbles it up.

Provided by Mindi Bunch

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, browned
5 Italian sausages, boiled
olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
6 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Coat bottom of stockpot with olive oil.
  • Over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add hamburger, sausage, onion, and garlic.
  • When onions are soft, add sugar, tomato sauce, sage, allspice, nutmeg, oregano, and wine; mix well and adjust to taste.
  • Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Stir every 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 54.8, Sodium 1284.8, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 16.2

GRANDMA'S OLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



Grandma's Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs image

Grandma's sauce is an old recipe that she brought over from Italy. It is a long process with strange ingredients, but they all come together to make the best sauce I have ever had. The long process is worth your trouble the minute you take your first bite.

Provided by cherbear

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

Time 8h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 pig's feet
1 pound pork neck bones
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 (16 ounce) loaf fresh Italian bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
1 cup water
6 eggs, beaten
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in the bottom of a large saucepan, and fry the garlic cloves 5 to 8 minutes, until brown and fragrant. Remove the garlic cloves and set aside. Place the pig's feet and pork neck bones in the saucepan and fry, turning occasionally, until the meat and bones have browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Return the garlic cloves to the saucepan, and stir in the tomato paste and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, and pour in the tomato puree. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 3 hours, stirring from the bottom often to prevent burning, until the pig's feet are tender and the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the sugar, pepper, and baking soda. Continue to simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
  • Soak the torn bread with 1 cup of water in a bowl. Squeeze excess water out of the bread, and place the bread in a large bowl with the 6 beaten eggs, ground pork, ground veal, and ground beef. Mix thoroughly and form into 24 meatballs about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stir in the minced garlic and chopped fresh basil, let them cook for about 1 minute, and then add the meatballs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry them on all sides until brown, about 15 minutes, working in batches, if necessary.
  • Place the browned meatballs, along with the oil, garlic, and basil from the skillet into the sauce, stirring lightly to avoid breaking them. Add the whole hard-boiled eggs, and simmer for about 1 1/2 more hours, until the meatballs are cooked, the sauce is thick, and all the flavors have blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 319.1 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1437.4 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

OLD WORLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Old World Italian Spaghetti Sauce image

This is a great old world Family recipe. Its also great with italian sausage,or meatballs. Just stir often while cooking when using meats.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h25m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot on low-med heat add your olive oil and saute your onions for about 4 minutes,then add your crushed garlic,cook for 2 minutes longer. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well.Add in your spices,and cheese. cook for 2 1/2 hours covered.Then add in your wine, and cook 30 minutes longer. Sauce will be thin on first day.Also if you use meat it will alter thickness.The second day this turns into a nice thick sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 647.1, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 5.5

OLD WORLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Old World Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-7018

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stockpot on low-med heat add your olive oil and saute your onions for about 4 minutes,then add your crushed garlic,cook for 2 minutes longer. 2. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well. 3. Add in your spices,and cheese. 4. Cook for 2 1/2 hours covered.Then add in your wine, and cook 30 minutes longer. *Sauce will be thin on first day.* *Also if you use meat it will alter thickness.* *The second day this turns into a nice thick sauce.*

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes, good olive oil, and flavorful herbs will make all the difference in the taste of your sauce.
  • Brown the meat well: This will help to develop flavor and add depth to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for a long time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. Aim for at least 30 minutes, but longer is even better.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic are all essential seasonings for spaghetti sauce. You can also add other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: Spaghetti is a classic choice, but you can also use penne, macaroni, or any other type of pasta that you like.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned Italian spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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