Spaghetti Italian
Spaghetti Italian pairs savory sausage with a slow-simmered tomato sauce infused with bay leaf and classic dried herbs for a deep, rounded flavor. The long, gentle cook yields a rich, well-seasoned sauce that clings to al dente noodles, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or casual family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti Italian, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain.
- 2
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the Italian sausage in the skillet. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour; it is best if simmered all day.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- 4
Add the pasta to the simmering sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Calories 300.25 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 14.69 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 41.54 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.65 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.6 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.23 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 734.43 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 5.34 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 7.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 556.79 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 132.71 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 11.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Spaghetti Italian is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 300.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti Italian?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spaghetti Italian made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Spaghetti Italian?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti Italian?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 300.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti Italian easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spaghetti Italian healthy?
- Spaghetti Italian has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 300.25 calories and 14.69 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 734.43 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.6 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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