pasta sauce recipe

Pasta Sauce Recipe

This homemade pasta sauce recipe is rich, hearty, and packed with classic Italian flavours. Made with Italian sausage, lean ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, it slowly simmers to create a thick, delicious sauce that’s perfect for spaghetti, lasagna, baked pasta, or any of your favourite pasta dishes. Discover more flavorful recipes like Pasta Sauce Recipe right here.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced
  • ¾ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6.5-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the meat is fully browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water until well combined.
  • Add the sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve the pasta sauce over your favourite cooked pasta or use it in lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed shells, or other Italian-inspired dishes.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings