Frank's Famous Spaghetti Sauce

Frank's Famous Spaghetti Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    474

A robust and deeply flavored spaghetti sauce, simmered to perfection, offering a harmonious blend of savory meats, aromatic vegetables, and sun-ripened tomatoes. This recipe delivers a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for a cozy night in.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    45 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    885 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 7 mins In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper and sauté until softened and translucent. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms and cook until fragrant and the mushrooms have released their moisture. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add the ground turkey (or beef) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become. (30-120 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
To thicken the sauce further, remove the lid during the last 15 minutes of simmering.
This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
If you don't have stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes work just as well.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 158 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Wallace Heller

    I substituted Italian sausage for the ground turkey and it was amazing!

  • Will Crist

    This sauce is incredible! The best I've ever made. Thank you!

  • Noemy Torp

    Simmering it for a full hour made a huge difference. So rich and delicious.

  • Armand Kiehn

    I added a bay leaf and it was fantastic. Thanks for the tip!

  • Rosendo Ohara

    Doubled the recipe and it worked perfectly. Great for meal prepping.

  • Thomas Torphy

    Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner like me. The family loved it!

  • Kellen Hermann

    The red wine really elevates the flavor. I will be making this again!

  • Chris Simonis

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this sauce!

  • Turner Larkin

    Freezing instructions would be helpful.

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