Spaghetti Sauce With Wine

This homemade spaghetti and meat sauce recipe is sure to hit the spot! Forget buying the jarred sauce or the canned premade sauce when you can make this incredible, flavorful meat sauce from scratch! This delicious and hearty meal is made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. All of these ingredients come together in an easy-to-follow recipe that can be enjoyed by everyone. Enjoy this flavorful dish any night of the week!

Why use the cheap storebought sauce that is packed with high fructose corn syrup, red dye, or other unnecessary ingredients? With just a little bit of effort, you can make your own homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that is to die for without any added junk or preservatives. 

If Italian dishes are your thing, you may want to try our homemade stuffed shells recipe. 

Why you need to make easy spaghetti sauce 

• It’s fresher, so it has more flavor and a better texture. 
• It uses pantry staples and ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
• Homemade sauce is much healthier because you control all the ingredients, making sure that only high-quality ones are used. 
• You can also adjust the easy spaghetti sauce recipe to your preference when making your own sauce. 
• There are many customizations that you can make this this easy spaghetti recipe.

Ingredients Needed 

Get more info on these ingredients needed to make this sauce in the recipe card at the bottom of the post

• ground beef- you can trade this out for ground turkey, ground pork, or a mixture of any of the ground meat combinations
• extra virgin olive oil
• sweet onion
• red wine
• garlic cloves
• whole tomatoes- you could also use diced tomatoes if desired. Be sure to use a good, quality brand, like San Marzano, or your brand of choice. 
• oregano leaf- you can use dried oregano or fresh oregano
• sugar- this can be a controversial ingredient but it is helpful in cutting down on the acidity of the tomato sauce. Since you're only using a tad, you are not making this a sweet sauce
• salt- use a quality salt. We prefer a kosher or himalayan salt over an iodized table salt. 
• pepper- a nice black pepper will work. Fresh ground black pepper is our go to
• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel or rind, optional, but great to use as a garnish if you don't want to add it to the sauce while simmering

How to Make Homemade Meat Sauce

• In a large saucepan, saute ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned, onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
• Add wine and scrape up everything stuck on the pan.
• Add tomatoes (do not drain-add juice also), basil, onion and garlic powders, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper and Parmesan rind. Simmer for 30 to 60 minutes on a medium-low simmer until thickened. As the tomatoes break down in the sauce, further break them up with a wooden spoon.
• Serve with cooked spaghetti pasta; top with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil.

Storage

The spaghetti and meat sauce can be stored separately or together. If the spaghetti is cooked al dente, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. 

The sauce can also be stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. To extend storage time, freeze portions of the cooked spaghetti and meat sauce for up to 3 months. 

When reheating, make sure that both the meat sauce and spaghetti are heated thoroughly before serving.

Can I make my own pasta with this homemade sauce recipe? 

Certainly! Try making silky ribbons of homemade pasta with this easy and delicious recipe for Homemade Pasta Dough. 

What is the best red wine for spaghetti sauce? 

The best red wine for spaghetti sauce is a dry red wine. 

Some great dry red wine options to try in your tomato sauce are:

• Chianti
• Sangiovese
• Merlot 
• Pinot Noir
• Syrah
• Cabernet Sauvignon

These are all dry, full-bodied wine choices that would be delicious in a homemade meat sauce. You could even enjoy one of these glasses with your spaghetti dinner and you would know it would pair nicely. 

Do not use a sweet red wine in your spaghetti sauce. 

Is bolognese sauce meat sauce? 

Yes, bolognese sauce is a type of meat sauce. It originates from Bologna, Italy and typically includes ground beef, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes or tomato sauce, wine, and sometimes milk or cream.

The combination of vegetables and ground beef create a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfect for serving over pasta.

Bolognese can also vary from region to region with some versions using pork instead of beef or additional ingredients like garlic or herbs.

Tips, Tricks and Recipe Variations

• When picking out canned whole tomatoes for this recipe, make sure to choose a quality brand. You do not want one with added salt, sugar or spices in there as this will alter the flavor of the spices and things we are already using in this recipe. Don't forget to include the juices to the pot. 
• As the sauce cooks and simmers, the tomatoes will start to break down. You can help this process by using a wooden spoon to help bust the tomatoes against the bottom of the pot as needed. 
• Wait to salt the sauce until the end. See what you think about the flavor before adding salt. 
• You can use a large sauce pan, large skillet, or a dutch oven when making this sauce
• Other things people like to add to their homemade spaghetti bolognese or red sauce recipe is bell pepper, mushroom and a little bit of parmesan cheese. 
• As mentioned earlier, if ground beef isn't what you have in mind for this easy homemade spaghetti sauce, you can use other options like ground turkey, Italian sausage,etc. 
• If you don't want to use spaghetti with your homemade spaghetti meat sauce recipe, you can use whatever favorite pasta you have on hand to serve under this homemade meat sauce recipe. Any type of pasta will work!
• If you like a bit of a heat kick to your sauce, add some crushed red pepper flakes. 

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