Kat'S Mom'S Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Kat'S Mom'S Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet basil; 2 bay leaves, remember to remove before serving; 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot); 2 lbs hamburger; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet basil
2 bay leaves, remember to remove before serving
1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
2 lbs hamburger
2 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated

1
Place sausage in a frying pan with 1/2 cup water.
2
Poke a few holes on each side of the sausage with a fork so that grease will run out.
3
Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes, turning several times until sausage is no longer pink in the middle.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
In a big crockpot add the first eleven ingredients.
6
Clean out frying pan and fry hamburger on medium heat until no longer pink.
7
Use spatula to break into small pieces.
8
Drain grease and add meat to the crockpot.
9
Wipe out frying pan again.
10
Chop onion and crush garlic cloves.
11
Melt butter in frying pan and saute the onion and garlic until translucent - about 10 minutes on medium heat.
12
Add to crockpot.
13
Remove casings from cooled sausage and crumble sausage into the crockpot.
14
Stir sauce, cover and cook about 8 hours on low.
15
About 15 minutes before serving stir in the grated cheese.
16
Serve over pasta.
17
We like to sprinkle on more cheese and red pepper flakes and serve with a fresh salad and garlic bread.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional), and more.

Yes, Kat'S Mom'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!

Kat'S Mom'S Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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