Chelle's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Chelle's Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed); 1 medium red onion, sliced thin; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (prefer Prego); 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (prefer Prego)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar

1
brown ground beef in skillet, add to slow cooker or big pot.
2
in same skillet brown sausage links, slice and add to pot.
3
if needed, add oil to skillet and brown the onions, add garlic and mushrooms,
4
when brown, add oregano, thyme or italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
5
Saute for one minute and add to pot.
6
add prepared sauce, tomatoes, paste and sugar to pot.
7
cook in slow cooker on low for 6 hours or on stovetop or in slowcooker on high for 2 hours.
8
Toward the end of the cooking, add basil.
9
Serve over pasta.
10
Goes great with recipe #21547, Garlic Bubble Bread.

470

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed), 1 medium red onion, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Chelle's Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chelle's Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions