Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce
Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce simmers into a rich, tomato-forward blend with tender mushrooms, sweet onion, and fragrant basil. A hint of baking soda softens the acidity, while Parmesan adds a savory finish that clings beautifully to pasta. Serve it for family dinners or weekend batch cooking when you want a comforting, homey sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine the whole tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, onions, basil, garlic, sugar, 1 pinch of baking soda, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat while stirring, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for at least 4 hours.
- 3
Stir in the remaining pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and nearly brown, making sure to scrape the sides of the pan into the sauce.
- 4
Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste the sauce; if it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer for 30 more minutes.
- 5
Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Reheat the next day and serve.
- Calories 345.02 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 11.51 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 67.39 g 25%
- Total Fat 2.2 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.81 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 753.48 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 10.56 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 28.09 g --
- Added Sugars 3.74 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 84.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.81 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1585.42 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 134.42 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 24.64 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Favorite Spaghetti Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Diced Onion, Fresh Basil, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 345.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Diced Onion, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce?
- About 4 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce healthy?
- Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 345.02 calories and 11.51 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 753.48 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.74 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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