Bev's Hearty Italian Spaghetti Sauce
This rich and flavorful spaghetti sauce is a cherished family recipe developed over many years. Packed with savory ground beef, aromatic herbs, and a medley of tomato products, it creates a sauce that clings perfectly to spaghetti or your favorite pasta. The optional sautéed mushrooms add earthy depth and umami, while freshly grated Parmesan enhances the overall experience. Quick to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this sauce is bound to become a staple in your kitchen and a request from your loved ones!
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground beef
1 1/2 lbs (raw, crumbled)
olive oil
2 tablespoons (for cooking)
onion
1 medium (chopped)
garlic
2 cloves (minced (to taste))
bay leaves
2 (whole)
oregano
1 teaspoon (dried)
dried basil
1 teaspoon (dried)
Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon (dried)
salt
1 teaspoon (or to taste)
ground pepper
(to taste)
tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can (canned)
tomato sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans (canned)
diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can (canned)
fresh mushrooms
8 ounces (sliced and sautéed in butter (optional))
Parmesan cheese
(freshly grated (optional))
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bev's Hearty Italian Spaghetti Sauce?
It is a rich and flavorful family recipe developed over many years, featuring ground beef, aromatic herbs, and a variety of tomato products.
What type of meat is used in this spaghetti sauce?
The recipe calls for 1.5 lbs of raw, crumbled ground beef.
Is olive oil required for this recipe?
Yes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil are used for the cooking process.
How much onion should I add?
The recipe requires one medium onion, chopped.
How many garlic cloves are recommended?
Two cloves of minced garlic are recommended, though you can adjust this to your taste.
What dried herbs are included in the seasoning?
The sauce is seasoned with oregano, dried basil, and Italian seasoning.
Are bay leaves used in this sauce?
Yes, the recipe uses 2 whole bay leaves for flavoring.
What types of canned tomato products are needed?
You will need tomato paste, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.
How much tomato sauce is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for two 16-ounce cans of tomato sauce.
What size can of diced tomatoes is required?
One 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes is needed.
Is tomato paste necessary for the sauce?
Yes, one 6-ounce can of tomato paste is used to help thicken and flavor the sauce.
Are mushrooms mandatory in Bev's Hearty Italian Spaghetti Sauce?
No, the mushrooms are an optional addition for added earthy depth and umami.
How should the mushrooms be prepared if I use them?
8 ounces of fresh mushrooms should be sliced and sautéed in butter before being added to the sauce.
Should I add cheese to the final dish?
The recipe suggests topping the sauce with optional freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
What kind of pasta works best with this sauce?
This sauce is designed to cling perfectly to spaghetti or any of your favorite pasta varieties.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and is quick to prepare while remaining deeply satisfying.
How much Italian seasoning is required?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning.
How much salt and pepper should be added?
Use 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste) and ground pepper to taste.
Does this recipe use fresh or dried basil?
This specific recipe uses 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
What gives the sauce its 'hearty' quality?
The combination of 1.5 lbs of ground beef and optional sautéed mushrooms provides the hearty texture and depth.
Is this an authentic Italian recipe?
While it is categorized under Italian cuisine, it is specifically a cherished family recipe developed over many years.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 15 ingredients listed in this recipe.
Can I use pre-ground pepper?
Yes, ground pepper is added to taste to season the sauce.
What is the purpose of the sautéed mushrooms?
Sautéing the mushrooms in butter adds an earthy depth and umami flavor to the sauce.
Is the onion sautéed or raw?
The recipe specifies the onion should be chopped; typically, it is sautéed with the ground beef and garlic.
Can this be considered a comfort food?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as comfort food due to its rich, savory nature.
How much oregano is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
What is the preparation method for the ground beef?
The ground beef is started raw and crumbled during the cooking process.
Is this a homemade recipe?
Yes, this is a completely homemade spaghetti sauce recipe.
Does the sauce require fresh Parmesan?
The recipe recommends freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor, though it is optional.