Best 10 Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti sauce, a staple in Italian cuisine, is a versatile sauce that can be used as a base for a variety of dishes. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, it's a delectable sauce that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This article presents three unique spaghetti sauce recipes, each with its own distinct flavor profile. The "Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce" is a classic tomato-based sauce that's quick and easy to make. The "Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti Sauce" adds a smoky, sweet flavor to the sauce, while the "Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti Sauce" offers a tangy, umami taste. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, these spaghetti sauce recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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SUPER SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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At my house, we never know how many we'll have for dinner. That's why this spaghetti sauce is one of my favorites - flavorful, filling and fast. Smoked kielbasa gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick. -Bella Anderson, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 pound smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook sausage over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until browned., Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salsa and reserved beef; heat through. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SO-EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This traditional, thick pasta sauce is a cinch to prepare. It has a pleasantly mild flavor and goes with any kind of cooked pasta. If you like, use ground turkey or chicken instead of the beef.-Cathy Johnson, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield about 2-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
2-1/2 cups tomato juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, seasonings and beef mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a quick recipe for tomato sauce. I have just given the outline for the sauce, but you can add any kind of vegetables to it. I especially like it with mushrooms and peppers.

Provided by COURTNEYNOONAN

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, green onion and garlic. When onions are clear, stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 310.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SUPER EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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At my house, we never know how many we'll have for dinner. That's why this spaghetti sauce is one of my favorites - flavorful, filling and fast. Italian sausage gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick. -Bella Anderson, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
Hot cooked pasta
Shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink., Stir in spaghetti sauce, salsa and beef; heat through. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

QUICK SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Quick and awesome spaghetti sauce with bell pepper, garlic and onion.

Provided by Jon

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a hot skillet, saute bell pepper and onion on medium-high for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute one more minute. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Remove from heat.
  • Place mixture in blender and blend until the desired level of chunkiness is achieved. Return to medium-low heat. Stir in tomato paste one tablespoon at a time until desired level of thickness is reached. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 572 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

MY SUPER SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I needed some sauce and quick! I am not a fan of the jarred stuff...plus I didn't want to go to the store. This is a rendition of my favorite sauce Recipe #133806, just made simple and it doesn't have to cook all day.

Provided by HeidiSue

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar (please adjust to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (please adjust to your taste)

Steps:

  • Throw it all in a sauce pan, stir, simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Season again to taste.
  • **we like a spicy sweet sauce -- so please adjust the sugar and crushed red to your liking**.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2392.6, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 37.9, Protein 8.5

SPAGHETTI SAUCE FROM SCRATCH



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Make and share this Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Concrete Gardener

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 onions
6 green peppers
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
36 tomatoes, skinned
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons salt
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
2 tablespoons thyme
12 bay leaves
5 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste

Steps:

  • Finely chop onions and green peppers and simmer in vegetable oil.
  • Add pepper.
  • In a large pot, place the whole tomatoes, garlic, salt, sugar, spices and onion/pepper mix.
  • Bring to a good rolling boil.
  • Add paste last, one can at a time.
  • Process in canning jars or freeze!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.7, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Sodium 3477.2, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 44.9, Protein 13.5

HOMEMADE MEATLESS SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce. -Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h35m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup canola oil
12 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 bay leaves
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Hot cooked pasta
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally., Add tomato paste and brown sugar; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK PASTA SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy recipe.

Provided by LIAROSE

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil until tender, 2 minutes. Stir in basil and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 172.9 mg

EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I was buying Ragu my entire life and it was never quite enough or too much. It was also expensive compared to a can of tomato sauce. So I thought I'd try to make my own. I found out that it was super easy to do.

Provided by KFHnow

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (26 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, petite
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and bay leaf to a saucepan.
  • Simmer with a lid on for about 1/2 hour to get rid of that 'canned tomato' taste.
  • READY TO SERVE.
  • MEAT SAUCE VARIATION:.
  • After letting sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, I often add 1 lb browned ground turkey and 1 cup sauteed diced onion. I let it simmer another 1/2 hour and it is ready to go over pasta.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 877.9, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.5, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes. The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be.
  • Roast your tomatoes. Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them easier to peel.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes are all classic additions to spaghetti sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless ways to make spaghetti sauce, so feel free to add your own unique touch.
  • Let your sauce simmer. The longer you simmer your sauce, the more time the flavors will have to develop.
  • Serve your sauce over your favorite pasta. Spaghetti, linguine, and penne are all great choices.

Conclusion:

This easy spaghetti sauce recipe is a delicious and versatile addition to any pasta dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful sauce that the whole family will love. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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