Best 9 Slow Simmered Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors with Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Sauce: A Culinary Journey of Italian Delights**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece – the slow-simmered spaghetti sauce. This delectable sauce embodies the essence of Italian cooking, where fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and patient simmering intertwine to create a symphony of flavors. Dive into a world of culinary delights as we explore the diverse recipes within this article, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish.

**1. Traditional Italian Spaghetti Sauce: A Culinary Cornerstone**

Unveil the secrets of authentic Italian spaghetti sauce, a cornerstone of Italian cuisine. This recipe takes you on a journey to the heart of Italy, where ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of garlic dance together in a symphony of flavors. Master the art of slow simmering, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen, resulting in a rich and robust sauce that will transport you to the trattorias of Italy.

**2. Spicy Arrabiata Sauce: A Fiery Twist on Tradition**

For those who crave a spicy kick, the arrabiata sauce is a fiery delight. This recipe infuses the classic spaghetti sauce with the heat of chili peppers, creating a tantalizing balance between spice and flavor. Prepare to awaken your senses as the vibrant red sauce coats your pasta, leaving a lingering warmth that will keep you coming back for more.

**3. Creamy Pesto Sauce: A Symphony of Herbs and Cheese**

Indulge in the velvety embrace of creamy pesto sauce, a vibrant combination of fresh herbs, nutty Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This luscious sauce transforms spaghetti into a gourmet delight, with each bite bursting with the aromatic essence of basil, parsley, and pine nuts. Experience the perfect harmony of creamy texture and herbaceous flavors that will leave you craving more.

**4. Puttanesca Sauce: A Medley of Mediterranean Delights**

Transport yourself to the shores of the Mediterranean with the vibrant flavors of puttanesca sauce. This recipe brings together a symphony of briny capers, salty olives, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic anchovies, creating a complex and captivating sauce. With its piquant and savory notes, puttanesca sauce promises an unforgettable culinary adventure.

**5. Mushroom and Sausage Ragu: A Hearty and Satisfying Masterpiece**

For those who appreciate a hearty and satisfying meal, mushroom and sausage ragu is a culinary masterpiece. This rich and flavorful sauce combines succulent mushrooms, savory sausage, and a medley of herbs and spices, slow-simmered to perfection. Each bite of pasta coated in this hearty ragu is a journey into culinary bliss, leaving you feeling warm and fulfilled.

Embark on a culinary journey with these slow-simmered spaghetti sauce recipes, each offering a unique expression of Italian culinary artistry. From the traditional Italian sauce to the spicy arrabiata, creamy pesto, Mediterranean-inspired puttanesca, and hearty mushroom and sausage ragu, your taste buds will be tantalized and your senses awakened. Prepare to savor the essence of Italy with every bite, creating unforgettable meals that will leave your family and friends craving more.

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

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Easy homemade spaghetti sauce, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is a family dinner staple!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef ((or 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage and 1/2 lb ground beef))
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
1 medium onion (, chopped)
15 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
crushed red pepper flakes (, to taste)
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves ((optional))
spaghetti noodles (, for serving)

Steps:

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, add the beef and chopped onion and brown. Drain excess grease.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, worcestershire, and sugar to the skillet.
  • Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Add water and stir well.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving, if desired.
  • This sauce tastes great in Spaghetti Pie, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Lasagna and Instant Pot Spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 814 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-SIMMERING PASTA SAUCE



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Spaghetti with sauce is my kids' favorite dinner, so through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe. This is the winning result. I love that it's made in a slow cooker.-Samantha Vicars, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, bay leaves, oregano, dried basil, salt and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours., Discard bay leaves; stir in half of the fresh basil. Serve with pasta. Top with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-SIMMERED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Make and share this Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h15m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
3 teaspoons dried basil
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cook, covered, on HIGH, 6 hours.
  • Serve over spaghetti, chicken, or pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 4369.3, Carbohydrate 83.6, Fiber 16.7, Sugar 49.8, Protein 15.3

SLOW SIMMERED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I used combinations from a lot of recipes over the years to come up with this. This is perfect for a weekend, when folks are staying close to the house. Once it's in the pot, it doesn't require a lot of attention, and it makes the house smell wonderful!

Provided by ElvisPresley99

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h40m

Yield 1 large pot, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lbs hot Italian sausage
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, nicnced
2 onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
8 ounces sliced baby portabella mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 beef bouillon cubes
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot cook the sausage, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic, onion, and celery. Cook until sausage 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. Salt and pepper to taste to pull flavors together toward end of cooking time.
  • Serve with Spaghetti or favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 626.7, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4, Protein 6.9

SLOW-COOKED SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I like to serve this homey dish to company and not just because it's easy and economical. I'd be lost without my slow cooker!-Shelley McKinney, New Castle, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SLOW-SIMMERED SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE



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Add something tangy to your family's Italian night! Serve this meaty spaghetti dinner drenched with sauce!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian pork sausage
2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces uncooked spaghetti
Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook beef and sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and sausage is no longer pink, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except spaghetti and Parmesan cheese in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Serve sauce with hot cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg

SPEEDY SPAGHETTI



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If your tired of the traditional spaghetti noodles with sauce poured over, give this one a try. This is the only way my family will eat their spaghetti.

Provided by RAE921

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ pinch dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion until all pink is gone; drain.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, salt, parsley, basil and pepper; mix well. Heat until sauce boils. Break spaghetti in half and drop into sauce a little at a time. Cover and turn to low.
  • Cook until spaghetti is tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to pan and from noodles sticking together. Add water, 1/2 to 1 cup, if it starts to dry out and noodles are not cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1534.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

GRANDMA ROSIE'S EXTRA SMOOTH SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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A mild sweet, super smooth pasta sauce that has become a family favorite! Makes a great sauce for meatballs. I recommend adding them and letting the entire pot simmer and meld. And remember, the bay leaf is lucky!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomato juice, tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic, oregano, basil, marjoram, bay leaf, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1093.5 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

DIVINE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is one of those all-day simmering beef, tomato and herb sauces. It is very good and very nutritious! Ingredients can be increased or lessened to your taste. Freeze the remainder of sauce in plastic bags in serving sizes. Tastes better with each heating!!

Provided by Lana

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

Time 6h30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.
  • In a large saucepan, combine whole tomatoes and paste; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, quickly sear onion and celery until transparent; add to tomato sauce in saucepan. In same skillet, saute bell peppers and mushrooms for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.
  • Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Add sauce to pasta; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 773.7 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

Tips and Tricks for a Perfect Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Sauce:

  • Use a variety of tomatoes. This will give your sauce a more complex flavor. Fresh tomatoes are ideal, but canned tomatoes can also be used. If you're using canned tomatoes, be sure to choose high-quality tomatoes that are packed in tomato juice, not water.
  • Brown the meat before adding it to the sauce. This will help to develop its flavor and add richness to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the sauce. This will help to brighten the flavor of the sauce and add a touch of acidity.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Be sure to add salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and any other spices you like.
  • Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta. Spaghetti is the classic choice, but you can also use penne, rigatoni, or any other type of pasta you like.

Conclusion:

Slow-simmered spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of pastas. It's the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. So next time you're craving spaghetti, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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