Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 large can tomato puree; 3 small cans tomato paste; 1/4 to 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. onion salt; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 onion, chopped; 1 can sliced mushrooms; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; oregano (enough to cover top of sauce lightly); 2 lb. ground beef; 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

Servings: persons

3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 large can tomato puree
3 small cans tomato paste
1/4 to 1/2 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. onion salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 onion, chopped
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
oregano (enough to cover top of sauce lightly)
2 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

1
Cover bottom of large Dutch oven with olive oil.
2
Add peppers, onions, beef and mushrooms.
3
Cook until brown.
4
Add tomato sauce, stir well.
5
Add tomato puree.
6
Fill puree can 1/2 full of water and add also.
7
Add tomato paste.
8
Important:
9
Mix thoroughly or will stick to bottom of pan.
10
Add onion salt, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
11
Add sugar and oregano last.
12
Stir well.
13
Cover and cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours on low heat.
14
Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.

820

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.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce, 1 large can tomato puree, 3 small cans tomato paste, 1/4 to 1/2 c. olive oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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