Mohamed Shili This delicious Paula Deen pasta sauce is a hearty, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals. Packed with rich, savory flavors and made with common pantry staples, it’s endlessly versatile—pair it with your favorite pasta or use it in a lasagna. A timeless, flavorful classic everyone will love!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced
- ¾ pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup minced onion
- 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
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
How To Make Pasta Sauce Recipe?
- Gather Ingredients : Start by collecting all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Cook the Meat and Aromatics : In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain the fat.
- Add Tomatoes and Liquid : Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
- Season the Sauce : Add the sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.
- Simmer the Sauce : Cover the pot and simmer gently for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve and Enjoy : Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine work great) and garnish with fresh basil or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe Tips:
- Brown the Meat Well: Take your time browning the sausage and ground beef. This step adds depth and richness to the flavor of the sauce.
- Use Fresh Garlic: Freshly crushed garlic enhances the aroma and taste of the sauce compared to pre-minced or powdered garlic.
- Simmer Slowly: Allow the sauce to simmer for the full 1 ½ hours. This slow cooking blends the flavors and creates a thicker, richer sauce.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or sugar if needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Use High-Quality Tomatoes: Choose good-quality canned crushed tomatoes, as they are the base of the sauce and greatly impact the final taste.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover pasta sauce cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers or bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Transfer the sauce to a microwave-safe container, cover loosely, and heat on medium power for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway to ensure even heating.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Total Fat: 14.74g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 70.29mg
- Sodium: 561.18mg
- Potassium: 508.34mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.19g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.28g
- Sugars: 6.15g
- Protein: 22.29g
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Paula Deen Pasta Sauce
Description
This delicious Paula Deen pasta sauce is a hearty, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals. Packed with rich, savory flavors and made with common pantry staples, it’s endlessly versatile—pair it with your favorite pasta or use it in a lasagna. A timeless, flavorful classic everyone will love!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients : Start by collecting all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Cook the Meat and Aromatics : In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain the fat.
- Add Tomatoes and Liquid : Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
- Season the Sauce : Add the sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seed, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well.
- Simmer the Sauce : Cover the pot and simmer gently for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve and Enjoy : Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine work great) and garnish with fresh basil or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Brown the Meat Well: Take your time browning the sausage and ground beef. This step adds depth and richness to the flavor of the sauce.
- Use Fresh Garlic: Freshly crushed garlic enhances the aroma and taste of the sauce compared to pre-minced or powdered garlic.
- Simmer Slowly: Allow the sauce to simmer for the full 1 ½ hours. This slow cooking blends the flavors and creates a thicker, richer sauce.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or sugar if needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Use High-Quality Tomatoes: Choose good-quality canned crushed tomatoes, as they are the base of the sauce and greatly impact the final taste.
Paula Deen Pasta Sauce
