Heart Friendly Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

HEALTHY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef along with the garlic. Drain.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low boil, stirring often.
• Once the sauce is heated through and at a low boil, reduce the burner temperature to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Serve immediately or allow the sauce to cool, then package it in freezer-safe containers for easy storage.

HEARTY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, peppers, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the mushrooms; cook for 2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, bay leaf, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Discard bay leaf. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

HEALTHIER ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 clove garlic, and beaten egg in a large bowl. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store covered in refrigerator until needed.
• Cook and stir onion, 5 cloves garlic, and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar, and bay leaf. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 60 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, basil, and meatballs. Simmer on low heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes.

HEART FRIENDLY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, crumble the turkey and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until turkey is white throughout. Drain off all fat.
• Add the onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring, until vegetables are limp, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients, using the back of a spoon to break up whole tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Serve over cooked pasta.