This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is so easy and delicious, you will never buy the jarred kind again! Try it and you will see why I call it the Best Ever!
This recipe comes from my mother-in-law, and it is one that I have kept and used ever since she first made it for us.
I love that it is so easy to make, has a delicious rich flavor, and uses real ingredients.
It’s better than any jarred sauce you can find at the store, and there is always plenty left over to freeze for another meal or two in the future.
Try to use good quality tomatoes if you have access to them. My favorite brand of tomatoes is Tuttorosso tomatoes, but I haven’t found them anywhere out here in Hawaii.
When we lived in Kansas, my mother-in-law used to ship them to me in care packages! Might have to ask her to do that again.
Lately though, I’ve been using either Muir Glen or Pomi tomatoes. I like the Pomi tomatoes because they come in a box rather than a can, which is nice if you’re looking to avoid BPA.
Do you have a favorite brand of tomatoes, or do you prefer to use fresh? I LOVE fresh tomatoes, but have to admit that I have never grown my own.
My grandma and my parents have always grown tomatoes though, so maybe someday I can channel all that family-green-thumb energy and plant some.
We shall see.
Hope you’re all having a great week!
Best Ever Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef or pork sausage
- 1 large onion,, chopped
- 1 large green pepper,, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic,, minced
- 3 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water, or beef broth
Instructions
- In a dutch oven cook meat, onion, green pepper, and garlic till meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat.
- Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Stir in the water or beef broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 ½ to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti.
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Bonny says
Used half beef and half Italian sausage and added mushrooms. Flavors are great!
Eliana Thacher says
Love this spaghetti sauce. I make a double batch and freeze for future meals. I make it with 50% ground beef 50% Italian sausage. You can use turkey or chicken Italian sausage for a healthier option and/or use extra ground beef so there is almost no fat to strain off. For a low carb meal serve with spaghetti squash rather than pasta.
Deborah says
Thank you for your suggestions here. I think I’ll try them, I’ve been craving spaghetti! Idk if spaghetti squash is in season right boss but I’ll look!
Katelyn M. says
This recipe is SO good! The flavor is delicious and it makes the house smell amazing. It’s very easy, highly recommend.
Amber S Battishill says
Ooo, totally saving this to try! Homemade sauce is such a game changer!
Sharon says
This homemade spaghetti sauce is so hearty and delicious! I love the addition of green bell peppers in the sauce.
Amber says
Wonderful flavor and so simple to make!
Amber Myers says
I am excited to try this out. We love pasta so this will be perfect for it.