Laura's Famous Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Laura's Famous Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs hot Italian sausage, drained (casings removed, drained); 1 large onion, minced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 3 tablespoons basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon thyme; 12 tespoon rosemary; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 3 teaspoons brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup red wine; black pepper (to taste); salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

3 lbs hot Italian sausage, drained (casings removed, drained)
1 large onion, minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 large green pepper, chopped
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons basil
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
12 tespoon rosemary
2 teaspoons dried parsley
3 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup red wine
black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)

1
In a large stockpot cook the sausage until brown (on medium high heat), break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
2
(Drain oil from meat).
3
Add diced onions and green peppers and cook for another 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
4
Add garlic, all tomatoes, and beef stock.
5
Add all spices, brown sugar, and mushrooms.
6
Bring to a boil and stir well.
7
Add red wine then reduce heat to simmer.
8
Simmer on low for an hour or more.
9
Stir frequently.
10
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
11
Add salt with caution as sauce may already have plenty of salt from broth, etc.

663

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs hot Italian sausage, drained (casings removed, drained), 1 large onion, minced, 5 garlic cloves, minced, 1 large green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Laura's Famous 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!

Laura's Famous Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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