Spaghetti sauce secret ingredient?

Ground cloves in combination with apple cider vinegar. Cloves are earthy and rustic. Apple cider vinegar is tangy and sour. Combined, they're a powerhouse of flavor for spaghetti sauce.

How much spaghetti sauce per person?

When calculating how much spaghetti sauce you'll need to feed your family or a crowd, estimate 1/2 cup sauce per adult, and 1/4 cup sauce per child. It will pair with a serving of 1 1/2 cups cooked pasta per adult, and 1 cup cooked pasta per child.

How to make spaghetti sauce thicker?

To thicken the sauce without altering the flavor, simmer the sauce until it's reduced to the desired consistency.

How long does spaghetti sauce last in the fridge?

When stored in an airtight container, spaghetti sauce with meat can last up to 3 days in the fridge. Spaghetti sauce without meat can last up to 4 days in the fridge.

Can you freeze spaghetti sauce?

Yes. Transfer cooled spaghetti sauce to a zip-top freezer bag with the air pressed out. Freeze it flat on a baking sheet. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer, and freeze the spaghetti sauce for up to 1 month.

What to do with leftover spaghetti sauce?

Use it to make lasagna, Sloppy Joe's, or as a base for soup. Reduce it to thicken, then use it as pizza sauce or a dipping sauce for breadsticks. Use it with meatballs to make meatball sandwiches.

Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch

Name: Meaty Spaghetti Sauce From Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 pound ground Italian sausage; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2-3 stalks of celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced; 2 (4 oz) cans sliced mushrooms, liquid drained off; 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste; 1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth; 1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar or red wine; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; Garnishes: fresh Italian parsley and Parmesan cheese; 1 (16 oz) box thick spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions

Description

Grandma’s meaty spaghetti sauce from scratch is hearty, savory and packed with flavor. Prep it in 15 minutes, then let it simmer on stovetop. The taste and aroma are deeply comforting.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2–3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 (4 oz) cans sliced mushrooms, liquid drained off
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth
1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar or red wine
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
Garnishes: fresh Italian parsley and Parmesan cheese
1 (16 oz) box thick spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions

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Instructions

In a large heavy skillet with tall sides, cook ground beef and ground Italian sausage over medium heat. As you brown the meat, break it up into small pieces with a wooden spatula. Once the meat isfully cooked, drain off all the fat.
With the meat still in the pan, add olive oil, onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until veggies are tender.
Add remaining ingredients to the pan: parsley, mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, bay leaves and spices.
Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Bring the sauce to a light boil. Cover the pan with a lid, and turn the heat down to low/simmer. Let the meaty spaghetti sauce simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves from the sauce. Do a taste test. Adjust seasonings and spices, if needed. Add a light drizzling of olive oil over the top. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve over cooked thick spaghetti.

Equipment

Staub 5.5 Quart

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Notes

How to make spaghetti sauce even better: Taste the sauce throughout the cooking process. If you’re unsure about a spice or other ingredient, add in just a bit and then taste the result before adding in the entire amount. Let the spaghetti sauce simmer for just a bit longer. This will give the ingredients a time to meld together tand the sauce a chance to reduce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 150 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian