Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

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This hearty spaghetti sauce is a true labor of love. With a long simmer time and a generous amount of ingredients, it's a recipe that's perfect for a lazy weekend when you want to fill your home with the comforting aroma of a hearty sauce simmering on the stove. The sauce is packed with ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni, giving it a rich, meaty flavor. Fresh mushrooms, carrots, and bell peppers add depth and texture, while garlic and Italian seasoning bring a punch of flavor. The end result is a sauce that's incredibly flavorful and satisfying.

What sets this spaghetti sauce apart is the addition of cinnamon and a touch of sugar. These unexpected ingredients add a subtle warmth and balance to the sauce, enhancing the other flavors without being overpowering. The longer you let it simmer, the more the flavors will meld together, creating a sauce that's truly exceptional.

This recipe yields a large batch, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd or for making ahead and freezing. It's a versatile sauce that can be used for more than just spaghetti – try it with lasagna, stuffed peppers, or as a base for pizza. So, if you're looking for a hearty, flavorful spaghetti sauce that will impress, this recipe is definitely one to try!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 1.5 pounds ground sausage italian
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce canned
  • medium carrots finely chopped
  • 0.5 pound mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.5 pound mushrooms fresh sliced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • medium bell pepper green chopped
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons seasoning italian
  • large onion chopped
  • teaspoons oregano dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • ounces pepperoni diced sliced
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 84 ounces stewed tomatoes canned
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 18 ounces canned tomatoes canned
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until sauce reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  2. Discard bay leaves.
  3. Serve immediately. Or cool and pour into jars; cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein18.92%
Fat61.54%
Carbs19.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.36
Glycemic Load
2.12
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.263478330944%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.23mg
Isorhamnetin
0.6mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.97kcal
12.55%
Fat:17.53g
26.97%
Saturated Fat:6.42g
40.16%
Carbohydrates:12.52g
4.17%
Net Carbohydrates:10.09g
3.67%
Sugar:7.16g
7.96%
Cholesterol:46.61mg
15.54%
Sodium:743mg
32.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:12.12g
24.24%
Vitamin A:1528.35IU
30.57%
Selenium:15.43µg
22.04%
Vitamin B3:4.25mg
21.27%
Vitamin C:16.79mg
20.35%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.47%
Potassium:581.63mg
16.62%
Iron:2.92mg
16.24%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.99%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.43%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.66%
Phosphorus:146.28mg
14.63%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.27%
Copper:0.28mg
14.12%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.13%
Vitamin E:1.6mg
10.68%
Fiber:2.43g
9.73%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.91%
Magnesium:33.05mg
8.26%
Vitamin K:8.16µg
7.77%
Calcium:65.55mg
6.56%
Folate:21.39µg
5.35%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%