Best Thick N Hearty Pasta Sauce Recipes

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RICH ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE



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"I got this recipe 25 years ago from my boyfriend's Italian barber. I've adjusted it a little and now it's my specialty," writes Jeannie Peirce of Brentwood, California. Whip it up for dinner tonight and freeze any remaing sauce for later.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1-2/3 cups crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and pepper. Stir in sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Stir in parsley and oregano. Serve desired amount with pasta. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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After years of experimenting, my mom has perfected her hearty spaghetti sauce recipe. It's excellent served with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Although the recipe makes more than two servings, it freezes well. -Jennifer Shaw, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, peppers, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the mushrooms; cook for 2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, bay leaf, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Discard bay leaf. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THICK N' HEARTY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is based on a very simple family recipe, with my own twist - one even my mother prefers! It's cooked down to be extra thick, and excellent for cold winters.

Provided by FalaRedwing

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom pieces (or fresh ones to taste, if you prefer)
garlic
parsley (dried or fresh)
dried oregano
dried sage
basil
pepper
sugar (if desired to cut acidity)

Steps:

  • In a large pot (I use cast iron), quickly and thoroughly brown the ground beef.
  • Drain and add mushrooms, followed by garlic (I use at least a tablespoon in this step), parsley (a lot), oregano, sage, and basil.
  • Add tomatoes, sauce, and paste; stir together.
  • Cook on med-high for 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to med-low.
  • Allow to simmer covered about one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, sage, and parsley to taste (also sugar).
  • Cook covered on med-low for 2 hours.
  • Add more seasoning to taste.
  • Cook covered on med-low for another 30 minutes-1 hour.
  • At this point, the sauce should be thick, cooked down about halfway.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta or on slices of bread with parmesan or cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1468, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 20.5, Protein 28.1

THICK 'N' HEARTY PASTA SAUCE



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No one can believe this starts with prepared spaghetti sauce. Ground beef, pepperoni, mushrooms and onion easily add a homey, delicious flavor.-Jan Boehringer, Bradford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
25 slices pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)
1 small onion, chopped, optional
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni and onion if desired. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until thickened. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

HEARTY MEAT SAUCE



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Season beef with dried herbs, and simmer it low and slow with tomatoes until the flavors meld to perfection.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 servings, makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
[For Serving:] Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and stir for 15 seconds. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until soft, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until brick red, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices, the sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer. Partially cover the pot and continue to simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the meat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until it browns, about 5 minutes. Stir the meat into the sauce and continue to simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors have blended, about 1 hour. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick. Stir the Parmesan into the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta with extra cheese for topping.

HEARTY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This makes a rich, hearty sauce that gets better the longer it cooks. Sub fresh herbs for dried- I usually try to :) Also great with green pepper, olives or mushrooms added.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 teaspoons brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon basil
2 -3 teaspoons oregano
1 -2 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or more)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 cups red wine or 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 cup water

Steps:

  • brown beef and sausage with onion. drain.
  • add garlic, spices, tomatoes (all of them), sugar, wine and water.
  • bring to a boil.
  • reduce and simmer at least 2 hours until thick, the longer the better!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 1204.7, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 21.9

THICK AND SPICY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Make and share this Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 large onions, chopped
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
hot sauce (about 3 drops)
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Burgundy wine (or other dry red wine)
hot cooked spaghetti
shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil in a large pot until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add in ground beef; cook until meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat; drain well and return to pot.
  • Stir in the next 15 ingredients; cover, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Take out bay leaves; stir in Burgundy wine.
  • On individual plates, spoon sauce over cooked spaghetti; sprinkle each serving with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 1109.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 13.1, Protein 21.5

CHUNKY PASTA SAUCE



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Your kitchen will smell heavenly when it's time to dish up this hearty meal. With beef, pork and lots of veggies over pasta, this dish has it all. Add the extra 1/2 cup water if you want your sauce a bit thinner. -Christy Hinrichs of Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 to 1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup chopped carrots
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked bow tie pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, vegetables, sugar, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54 mg cholesterol, Sodium 621 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52 g carbohydrate, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 24 g protein.

THICK & MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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As everyone knows by now, most of my recipes come from a "Taste of Home" recipe magazine. This is by far our favorite spaghetti sauce. It is so thick and meaty that sometimes my boys just pour it over a piece of garlic bread and eat it like that!

Provided by tree luee dee

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground bulk Italian sausage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Italian spices
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain.
  • Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker.
  • Stir in green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings; mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until bubbly.
  • Serve over spaghetti.

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