Spaghetti Meat Sauce With Italian Sausage
If you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, spaghetti with meat sauce is always a great option. And when you add some Italian sausage to the mix, it takes the dish to a whole new level. This recipe for spaghetti meat sauce with Italian sausage is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.
Ingredients
For the meat sauce:
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Salt, for cooking pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in a separate pot of salted water.
6. Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the pot with the meat sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti in the sauce.
7. Serve the spaghetti meat sauce with Parmesan cheese on top.
Tips
- If you like your sauce a little spicy, you can use hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
- You can also add some red pepper flakes to the sauce if you want a little extra kick.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To reheat the sauce, simply warm it up in a pot on the stove over low heat.
Conclusion
Spaghetti meat sauce with Italian sausage is a classic dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor, making it perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends. Give it a try and see why it's such a beloved dish!