Hearty Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Hearty Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat mixture; 1 1/2 lbs hamburger; 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; Sauce; 3 (15 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce; 1 (14 ounce) can delmonte original stewed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can Contadina tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional); 1 (8 ounce) cont. fresh sliced mushrooms

Servings: persons

Meat mixture
1 1/2 lbs hamburger
1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Sauce
3 (15 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can delmonte original stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can Contadina tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1 (8 ounce) cont. fresh sliced mushrooms

1
In large mixing bowl, combine well with hands the 2 meats.
2
Add to deep, large non-stick skillet. *If not using non-stick pan, add a little olive oil to pan first so it won't stick.
3
Sprinkle EVENLY rest of meat mixture ingredients over meats. Stir meats to mix in herbs and spices.
4
Cook over medium heat til meat is no longer pink. Break up meat as you go along, but just don't overdo it. You don't want tiny, overly fine pieces.
5
Drain grease.
6
Pour into large heavy-bottomed pot.
7
Add rest of ingredients EXCEPT mushrooms, and stir/fold to mix well.
8
Now add the mushrooms! :).
9
Heat over medium heat til simmering.
10
Lower heat to just a simmer and cook, stirring every so often, for about 30 minutes.
11
Serve over hot, cooked and well drained spaghetti, thin spaghetti, mostaccioli, or rotini noodles.
12
Serve with tossed salad, garlic bread and parmesan cheese on the side if desired. ENJOY!

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

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat mixture, 1 1/2 lbs hamburger, 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Homemade Italian 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.

Hearty Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce

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