Rich Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 -
1 pound hot Italian sausage
02 -
1 pound lean ground beef
→ Vegetables & Herbs
03 -
1 large sweet onion, diced
04 -
5 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
→ Tomato Base
06 -
12 ounces tomato paste
07 -
15 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
08 -
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
09 -
1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
→ Seasonings
10 -
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 -
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook sausage and beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking into small pieces. Add onion and garlic, cook until meat is browned. Drain excess grease.
02 -
Reduce to medium heat. Stir in sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, parsley, and tomato paste until well combined.
03 -
Pour in fire roasted tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir until well combined.
04 -
Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for at least 1 hour, ideally 3-4 hours for best flavor.
# Notes:
01 -
Sugar helps balance tomato acidity
02 -
Longer cooking time develops deeper flavors