Meatloaf Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatloaf Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 2 eggs; 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 1 medium onion, chopped (optional); 1 garlic clove, chopped (optional); 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (I use Hunts); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon basil, chopped; salt, to taste; red pepper, to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
1 garlic clove, chopped (optional)
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (I use Hunts)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon basil, chopped
salt, to taste
red pepper, to taste (optional)

1
Mush up your ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, basil and onion and garlic as if you were making a meatloaf. When its mixed well, stop, don't put it in the loaf pan!
2
In a large pot, drop your meatloaf mixture in and brown it, stirring constantly and making sure your onions are translucent when you are done.
3
Dump in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and mushrooms.
4
Add red pepper if desired
5
Simmer until all the flavors are blended.
6
Taste. Add more red pepper and salt if desired.
7
Enjoy over pasta.
8
Note: This freezes well. Place in a rigid container and freeze.
9
To reheat: Thaw and microwave or put in a sauce pan to heat through.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb, 1 medium onion, chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, Meatloaf 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!

Meatloaf Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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