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Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

I think about Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Growing up, Chef Boyardee products were a quick and comforting meal that many families enjoyed. The sauce was rich, slightly sweet, tomato-forward, and packed with savory flavor.
What I love most about this Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce Recipe is that it captures the nostalgic flavor of the original while allowing you to control the ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ## Ingredients
  • * 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • * 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • * 3 cloves garlic minced
  • * 2 cans 15 oz each tomato sauce
  • * 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • * 1 cup water
  • * 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • * 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • * 1 teaspoon salt
  • * ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • * ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Storage containers

Method
 

Step 1: Heat the Oil
  1. Add the olive oil to a large saucepan and heat over medium heat.
Step 2: Cook the Onion
  1. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent.
Step 3: Add the Garlic
  1. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the Tomato Sauce
  1. Pour the tomato sauce into the saucepan and stir well.
Step 5: Add the Tomato Paste
  1. Mix in the tomato paste until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Add the Water
  1. Pour in the water and stir until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
Step 7: Add the Seasonings
  1. Add the sugar, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 8: Stir the Sauce
  1. Mix everything thoroughly so the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Step 9: Simmer the Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Step 10: Stir Occasionally
  1. Stir the sauce every few minutes to prevent sticking.
Step 11: Add Parmesan Cheese
  1. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
Step 12: Taste and Adjust
  1. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Step 13: Let the Sauce Rest
  1. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 14: Serve
  1. Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.

Notes

This Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce Recipe pairs perfectly with spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, meatballs, garlic bread, and side salads. I personally enjoy serving this Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce Recipe over classic spaghetti with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top. It's also excellent for baked pasta dishes.