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
- 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 280.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 39.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.46 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.36 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.32 mg Moderate
- Sodium 733.6 mg High
- Fiber 4.81 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.42 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 26.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 366.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 70.88 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 280.49 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 280.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti Italian easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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