Lots o' Veggies Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

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This spaghetti sauce is full of vegetables, Italian sausage, ground beef, and Italian herbs — and the longer it cooks, the better! It's full of flavor and is great for lasagna.

Submitted by Debra Steward
Updated on May 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 12 ounces sliced mushrooms

  • 2 carrots, shredded

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then sliced

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 4 ounces fresh basil, julienned

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

Directions

  1. Cook sausage and ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.

  2. Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Add sausage and beef mixture to the pot, then stir in spinach, basil, garlic, thyme, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, then pour in tomatoes and stir well. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.

Recipe Tips

It's critical to use fresh basil, although you can use dried thyme and oregano if desired.

Do not use any canned tomatoes that have corn syrup in them. If you're using home-canned tomatoes, you'll need 3 quarts. 

If you want a spicier sauce, add either crushed red pepper to taste or use hot Italian sausage.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
21g Fat
18g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 803mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 166mg 13%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 868mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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