Best 7 Zesty Meaty Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Zesty Meaty Spaghetti Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This delectable sauce boasts a harmonious blend of succulent ground beef, savory Italian sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, simmered in a rich and tangy tomato sauce. Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed adventure with our comprehensive guide, featuring three irresistible variations: the classic Zesty Meaty Spaghetti Sauce, a spicy rendition with a kick, and a vegetarian delight bursting with garden-fresh vegetables. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore the diverse flavors and textures that each recipe has to offer.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I appreciate the fact that this hearty pasta sauce is quick to assemble and cooks in just a few hours. My husband and I have our hands full raising two children and 25,000 game birds on our farm.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomato paste, mushrooms and seasonings; bring to a boil., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts :

MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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My homemade spaghetti sauce got rave reviews, but it was so time-consuming to make on the stovetop. My family loves this flavorful slow-cooker version. -Arlene Sommers, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings., Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until bubbly. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH GROUND BEEF



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This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)

Provided by Hank's Mom

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large saucepan. Cook and stir until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the pan. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer spaghetti sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

ZESTY MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Beef     Kid-Friendly

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Main Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Olive Oil;
1 medium-size onion, finely chopped;
3 small garlic cloves, finely chopped;
1 pound (about 500 grams) lean ground beef;
1 large can (about 800 mL) diced tomatoes;
1 small can tomato paste;
Seasonings:
1/4 teaspoon pepper;
1/4 teaspoon paprika;
Small dash cayenne pepper;
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce;
1 teaspoon sugar;
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar;
Splash of port or red wine to taste;
Dashes of rosemary; marjoram; oregano; basil; summer savory; thyme and tarragon;
2 bay leaves.

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and garlic in the olive oil in a large saucepan on high heat until the onions are transparent, stirring regularly. Add the ground beef, and brown the beef, stirring regularly until the beef is broken up. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring until well-mixed. Add the seasonings, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Serve with spaghetti or the pasta of your choice, complimented with a salad, crusty bread and a nice red wine.

SLOW-COOKER MEATY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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If you've been searching for "the one," that is a reliably delicious spaghetti sauce that will please the family, freeze well and get better overnight, we humbly suggest this recipe. No hard-to-find ingredients here, just everything you'd expect to be in a basic red sauce. Before stewing to perfection in your slow cooker, this sauce does require a crucial couple minutes of skillet time. Taking the 15 minutes to brown Italian sausage and onions to golden-brown perfection doesn't just bring out the best in these ingredients, it also leads to a sauce that's considerably more delicious than it would be otherwise. And after you do it, it's just a matter of tossing all the ingredients into the pot and letting them simmer together into a rich and savory red gravy!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into cooker.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ZESTY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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I started off with my family's favorite recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce, which is very good but a bit mild for my preference. So I kept adding certain ingredients until I was satisfied, and I ended up with the recipe posted here. I have added red pepper flakes on occasion too, but that makes the sauce a bit spicy and "over the top" for my kids.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground Italian sausage or 1 lb beef
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces mushroom pieces (reserve the liquid)
1/2 green pepper, chopped
28 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup mushroom juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or more, to suit) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, brown the sausage (or beef) with the chopped onion until no pink remains in the sausage and the onion is transparent. Drain excess grease.
  • In the meantime, heat oil in a kettle or stock pot, and sauté the minced garlic, mushroom pieces, and green pepper in the oil until the pepper is tender. Add remaining ingredients, including enough mushroom juice or water to reach the right consistency. Cover; let sauce simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the browned meat/onion mixture to the kettle. Cover and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over cooked and drained spaghetti noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.3, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 2237.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 18.6

THICK AND SPICY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Make and share this Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 large onions, chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
hot sauce (about 3 drops)
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Burgundy wine (or other dry red wine)
hot cooked spaghetti
shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil in a large pot until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add in ground beef; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat; drain well and return to pot.
  • Stir in the next 15 ingredients; cover, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Take out bay leaves; stir in Burgundy wine.
  • On individual plates, spoon sauce over cooked spaghetti; sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 1109.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 13.1, Protein 21.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well and rinse them before using.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet with the ground beef and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles. You can also use the sauce on other pasta shapes, such as penne or macaroni.

Conclusion:

This zesty meaty spaghetti sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender meatballs, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this spaghetti sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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