THE BEST Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: THE BEST Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound 85% lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion (, chopped); 4 stalks celery (, chopped); 4 cloves garlic (, minced or pressed); 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 29 ounces tomato sauce; 6 ounces tomato paste; 14 ounces canned sliced mushrooms ((NOT fresh!)); 1 cup red wine ((I prefer Pinot Noir)); 15 ounces can beef broth; 4-6 whole cloves ((we prefer 4)); 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley ((or 4 teaspoons dried)); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound dried spaghetti noodles; grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:3h

This is my mom's spaghetti sauce recipe, and it's the only one I ever make my family! It takes just a few minutes of prep followed by a low simmer on the stove to create a deep, meaty-flavored sauce. This truly is the best spaghetti recipe ever!

Updated at: Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:18:53 GMT