posted by The Bewitchin Kitchen on March 4, 2014

World’s Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe + Video

The World’s Best Spaghetti Sauce is a pretty big expectation to live up to! I firmly believe that this is truly the best homemade spaghetti sauce recipe, ever. It’s full of savory meat, rich sauce, and seasoning to make your mouth water. It is so simple to make with a number of time-saving ingredients.

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World’s Best Spaghetti Meat Sauce Made Easy!

Making a bold meat sauce with a marinara base from scratch can be a little intimidating. This recipe simplifies the ingredients list and uses a jar of marinara sauce as one of the primary ingredients.

Using an off-the-shelf ingredient as part of the recipe makes the prep much easier and adds a little extra OOMPF into the sauce. Give it a try and see if your family gets hooked too!

Why you will love it!

Super easy to make – can be prepped in a half hour or less if needed.
A fantastic bold flavor – rich and as spicy as you want
Full of protein – with sausage and beef ingredients
A healthy option – increase the vegetables to give it a different healthy flair

How To Make Perfect Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Meat

Find the right meats

The meat in this recipe can really change the flavor. I generally use a lean ground beef and spicy Italian sausage. For less spice, choose a mild Italian sausage instead. You could also consider substituting turkey or if you want to get really creative, choose a meatless protein.

Any wine will do

While this may not be the case with your drink pairings, when it comes to the wine used in the sauce, it really doesn’t matter what you use. Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or even Muscato will all work just fine.

Let it simmer

I have made this sauce many times in a hurry and had it finished in less than 30 minutes. Heat and serve! However, if you have a bit more patience and time, the more it can cook “slow and low” the better it will be. If you can transfer it to a crock pot and let it simmer for hours, it will be amazing!

Making it healthier

There are several things you can do to improve the healthiness of this recipe.

Use an alternative noodle like zucchini or spaghetti squash noodles.
Remove the added sugar. While it does add interest and flavor, you won’t miss the Tablespoon of sugar if you are interested in reducing calories.
Increase the vegetables. Mushrooms, celery, carrots, zucchini, additional types of peppers….any or all of them will be great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spaghetti Sauce Healthy?

I’m often asked of spaghetti sauce is healthy. The truth is, it depends. Anything can be “healthy” when it’s in dished up in moderation. This sauce recipe qualifies as healthy for me. It’s loaded with veggies and proteins.

If you want a low carb spaghetti option, use spaghetti squash instead of pasta. For a fun twist, make sure to check out my recipe for skinny baked spaghetti.

How long will spaghetti sauce last in the fridge?

It’s easy to put leftover sauce in the in Tupperware and refrigerate it. It will last for 3-5 days refrigerated at normal temperatures. When you’re ready to reheat, just put it back in a pan and heat! If you need to, you may add a little water to help it reconsitute.

Can I freeze spaghetti sauce with meat?

Pasta sauces in general are super easy to freeze. You can place them in Tupperware, glassware, or even a freezer proof bag. To use them later, just let them thaw in the fridge overnight and then warm up and serve!

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