Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce

stirring the sauce in a Dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer the sauce for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours for the best flavor and consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from burning at the bottom of the pot.

freshly made meat sauce for spaghetti.
Tip: if the sauce becomes too thick, add more chicken broth 1/4 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

How to Serve Meat Sauce
Over spaghetti, rigatoni, fettuccine, penne, or your favorite pasta
In lasagna
With cheese filled ravioli or stuffed shells
With garlic bread for dipping.


How to Store Leftovers
Store the meat sauce in an airtight food storage container or a jar in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze the sauce for up to three months.

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