My Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: My Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb Polish kielbasa (about 1/4-inch thick slices); 12 lb ground beef; 2 large garlic cloves; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (large tablespoon); 12 -15 small cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 2 -3 fresh zucchini (preferably slender ones cut in 1/4 in thick slices); 1 teaspoon pesto sauce (large teaspoon); ¼ cup fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh chives; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt; fresh pepper; white wine; olive oil

Servings: persons

12 lb Polish kielbasa (about 1/4-inch thick slices)
12 lb ground beef
2 large garlic cloves
1 medium yellow onion
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch (large tablespoon)
12 -15 small cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
2 -3 fresh zucchini (preferably slender ones cut in 1/4 in thick slices)
1 teaspoon pesto sauce (large teaspoon)
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
fresh pepper
white wine
olive oil

1
in large frying pan saute with olive oil - thinly sliced onion & thinly sliced garlic until lightly blanched.
2
add sausage & ground beef.
3
saute until sausage & beef are braised.
4
add some wine.
5
transfer to a large pan.
6
add halved cherry tomatoes & sliced zucchini.
7
saute until tomatoes begin to wrinkle.
8
add V8 & allow to reach a simmer.
9
add pesto, oregano & thyme.
10
reduce to level of a thin sauce.
11
add corn starch & thicken.
12
add more wine.
13
last add parsley & chives.
14
season with salt & fresh pepper.
15
reduce to sauce thickness (if it needs liquid add more white wine).
16
Allow to cool & refrigerate overnight for flavors to be infused in the sauce.
17
Serve over al dente pasta and top with grated romano cheese.

3626

kcal

Calories

272

Fat

Carbs

239

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb Polish kielbasa (about 1/4-inch thick slices), 12 lb ground beef, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 medium yellow onion, and more.

Yes, My Homemade 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!

My Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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