Fabulous Spaghetti Sauce

Prep: 20 min Cook: 240 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

A rich and savory spaghetti sauce packed with ground meats, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for hearty family dinners and special gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound ground veal or turkey
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • a dash of Tabasco
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms
  • 2 small cans tomato paste
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Chop all ingredients as fine as possible.
  2. Cook ground chuck, ground pork, and ground veal or turkey in olive oil and butter until done, not browned.
  3. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1114 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.8g 62% DV
Total Fat 74.4g 95% DV
Carbs 100.5g 37% DV
Fiber 40.3g 100% DV
Sugar 10g 20% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 354.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 2017.8mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 123.3mg 41% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 326.5mcg 36% DV
Vitamin C 76mg 84% DV
Vitamin D 6.8mcg 34% DV
Calcium 1336mg 100% DV
Iron 48.3mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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