Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Hearty Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup milk; 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, with juices; ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes (or to taste); ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 12 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup milk
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, with juices
¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

1
Heat oil in a deep large skillet or dutch oven.
2
Add garlic, onions, celery and carrots.
3
Cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Add meat and brown.
5
Add milk.
6
Cook, covered, 20 minutes, over medium-low heat.
7
Break up tomatoes.
8
Add to meat mixture with juices.
9
Add remaining ingredients.
10
Cook uncovered 1 hour.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

265

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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!

Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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