Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu
Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu features a robust, slow-simmered sauce with beef sausage, tomatoes, and mushrooms enriched by a splash of Burgundy wine. The result is richly seasoned with oregano, basil, and parsley, balancing savory depth with a hint of sweetness—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook the sausage for 30 minutes. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- 2
In a Dutch oven, sauté the onion and mushrooms in olive oil until tender.
- 3
Remove them with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
- 4
Stir into the Dutch oven the tomato paste, tomato juice, Italian tomatoes, and wine, and stir until smooth.
- 5
Mix in the oregano, basil, parsley, garlic, garlic salt, and sugar.
- 6
Return the sausage and the onion and mushroom sauté to the sauce.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 3 hours.
- 8
Cover the pot if the sauce becomes too thick.
- 9
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- 10
Drain.
- 11
Serve the sauce over the pasta.
- Calories 405.13 kcal High 20%
- Protein 13.49 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 61.61 g 22%
- Total Fat 11.85 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.54 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.0 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 595.12 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 6.21 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 14.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.39 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 617.59 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 46.82 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 34.04 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spaghetti Topped with Tomato Sausage Ragu is made with 15 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Sausage, Burgundy Red Wine, Crushed Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 405.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Sausage, Burgundy Red Wine, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu healthy?
- Spaghetti Topped with Tomato-Sausage Ragu has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 405.13 calories and 13.49 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 595.12 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.54 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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