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Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce
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Create restaurant-quality Italian at home with this hearty Spaghetti Sauce featuring savory Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, and a rich blend of tomatoes and herbs. The perfect balance of basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic infuses the sauce as it simmers, while a touch of sugar and vinegar brightens the flavors. This versatile sauce develops deep flavor over a few hours of gentle cooking - perfect for Sunday family dinners or make-ahead meal prep.
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Ingredients
1 pounds Italian sausage links, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 cans (24 ounces total) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf basil, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf oregano, crumbled

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1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup water
grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a Dutch oven or large kettle, brown sausage slices.
Drain off grease and add olive oil to pan.
Add onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms.
Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender.
Add remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 hours.
Add more water and reduce heat if sauce becomes too thick.
Serve with hot cooked spaghetti and pass the Parmesan cheese.
Servings\Yield
Makes enough spaghetti sauce for 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 340; Total Fat: 22g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 1580mg; Total Carbohydrates: 24g (Dietary Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 15g); Protein: 14g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: Italian, pasta, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian sausage, spaghetti
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Spaghetti Sauce was added on October 29, 2013 and last updated on June 11, 2025.
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