• Made with flavorful Italian sausage and ground beef
• Rich, hearty homemade meat sauce
• Easy enough for weeknight dinners
• Great for feeding a crowd
• Leftovers taste even better the next day
• Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep
• Delicious with garlic bread and a simple salad

(See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and measurements.)

• Italian sausage
• Ground beef
• Mushrooms
• Garlic
• Tomato paste
• Italian seasoning
• Spaghetti
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil (optional)
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Italian Sausage

Italian sausage is the star of this recipe. It adds rich flavor and plenty of seasoning, giving the sauce that classic Italian-inspired taste.

Ground Beef

Using both Italian sausage and ground beef creates a hearty, well-balanced meat sauce without being overly rich.

Mushrooms

Fresh mushrooms add another layer of savory flavor while blending beautifully into the sauce.

Parmesan Cheese

Freshly grated Parmesan melts into the hot spaghetti and adds the perfect finishing touch.

Making this Italian Sausage Spaghetti couldn't be easier! Here's a quick overview of the process. (Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.)

1. Cook the spaghetti. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the meat. Cook the sliced Italian sausage and ground beef in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the ground beef as it cooks while leaving the sausage slices intact.
3. Cook the mushrooms. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
4. Build the sauce. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning, then add the tomato paste, McCormick's Spaghetti Seasoning Mix, and water. Stir until everything is well combined.
5. Simmer. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer until it thickens and the flavors have come together.
6. Serve. Spoon the meat sauce over the cooked spaghetti and garnish with chopped fresh Italian parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

• Brown the meat well before adding the remaining ingredients. Those browned bits build incredible flavor.
• Let the sauce simmer. Even an extra 15 to 20 minutes makes a noticeable difference.
• Salt your pasta water generously for the best-tasting noodles.
• Reserve a little pasta water in case you'd like to loosen the sauce before serving.
• Freshly grated Parmesan has the best flavor and melts beautifully into the hot pasta.

Serve Italian Sausage Spaghetti with:

• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Sparkling water or your favorite red wine

Refrigerator

Store leftover spaghetti and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Freezer

The meat sauce freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheating

Warm the sauce over medium-low heat until heated through. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.

This Italian Sausage Spaghetti is one of those comforting meals you'll find yourself making again and again. It's hearty, packed with flavor, and simple enough for busy weeknights while still feeling special enough to serve for Sunday dinner. Don't forget the freshly grated Parmesan and a side of warm garlic bread!