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Learn the secret to good easy homemade spaghetti sauce! Use this easy recipe to make your own meatless spaghetti sauce as well as how to preserve it so your family can enjoy the taste of from-scratch spaghetti sauce all winter season.
Since 2015, my family has been working toward becoming more sustainable, and the food pantry is one of the first places we started. I looked at all the jars, bottles, and containers I was buying and made a list of items I wanted to learn to make from scratch.
Then, set out on learning “how to” – one food item or condiment at a time. I did this to help offset the budget and to be able to have more healthy foods available in the house.
Mustard, ketchup, pickle relish, pizza sauce, green beans, carrots, dill pickles, and more. In the first year, 2015, I purchased fresh produce from the local farmer’s market and Amish farm for canning.
By year two, I learned how to garden, and this allowed me to make even more healthy foods.
I started out with simple things like growing carrots and green beans so I could preserve them myself. Not only is the budget better, but our food also tastes so much better!
So here’s my latest – Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce from scratch using fresh tomatoes. Let’s get started…
What Are The Ingredients In Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes?
When I make my easy homemade spaghetti sauce, I use as many fresh ingredients as I can. Since starting the garden in 2016, I do now grow most of the herbs and spices needed for canning.
If you are new to gardening, you can start with growing simple herbs such as basil and oregano. I did and have just continued to add each year.
Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Prep Time: 1-hour Total time: 2 hours Yield: 8 pints or 4 quarts
Ingredients:
- 18 lbs Fresh Tomatoes (learn how to grow tomatoes)
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cups Fresh Onions, chopped
- 6 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp Oregano, crushed
- 6 Bay Leaves, crushed
- 2 Tbsp Canning Salt – (non-iodized)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper, coarse ground
- 1 1/2 Tsp Red Pepper, crushed
- 4 Tbsp Dried Parsley
- 1 Tbsp Dried Rosemary
- 1 Tbsp Dried Celery Leaves
- 1 Tbsp Dried Basil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice – Per Quart Jar
RELATED: Also learn how to Freeze Fresh Basil
Cooking Directions:
First – Weigh out 18 pounds of homegrown tomatoes; I use this simple OXO scale I purchased. It does only 5 lbs at a time, but I’m ok with this.
You can purchase more expensive ones that will weigh more at a time, like this one that does up to 22 lbs. But for now, mine works well.
I weigh 5 lbs at a time until I reach the weight I need for whatever I am canning.
Next – peel, core, and puree tomatoes. Peeling tomatoes is not difficult. A super-quick way to peel tomatoes easily can be seen here. To chop and puree tomatoes, I use this Hamilton Beach Food Processor. It works really well for what I do.
Then – Combine tomatoes and all ingredients into a large, heavy stockpot.
Cook on low to medium heat for about 2 hours, stirring often until you have the desired consistency you like. Don’t cover your pot; leave the top open, so it will allow juices to steam out. This will help your homemade spaghetti sauce to thicken.
Once the sauce reaches the desired consistency, it’s time to put it into sterilized canning jars.
How to Can Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
RELATED: Use “The Complete Beginners Guide To Home Canning” and get comfortable with home canning.
In hot jars, measure and add 2 tbsp of lemon juice to each jar.
Ladle hot spaghetti sauce into hot Mason jars leaving a 1/2 inch head-space.
Wipe the rim clean and place on it the flat lid and ring.
Place into water bath canner. Once all jars are filled and inside the canner, fill them with water at least 2 inches of water over the top of the jars. Process at a boil for 30 minutes.
Once time has expired, gently remove jars from the canner using a jar lifter, and place them on a towel on the counter. Allow them to cool for at least 12 hours undisturbed.
The next day, inspect the lids for proper seal. At this point, you can either remove the bands or leave them on.
I remove mine. I used to leave them on but found that many would rust and be unable to be used later. And, if a seal were to break, you will be able to know sooner rather than later.
Label and store on your canning shelves.
Some Final Thoughts:
Are you new to canning and not really sure about what you need or what to do? If so, I’ve written this Canning Guide for Beginners article just for you, and it includes a FREE printable as well.
Do you already can and preserve foods for your pantry? Feel free to share what you can already. Are you new to canning and not comfortable? I’d be glad to help.
Contact me in the comment below, and I’ll help you start.
More Canning Recipes:
- Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe for Canning
- How to Can Whole Tomatoes
- Sweet Pickle Relish Recipe for Canning
- Hot Spicy Pickles Recipe
- Bread and Butter Pickles
- Home Canning Carrots
- Homemade Apple Butter
- Apple Pie Filling for Canning
- Easy Homemade Applesauce
- Homemade Dill Pickles
- Canning Green Beans
- Canning Homemade Tomato Juice
Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
This is an easy spaghetti sauce to make and can.
Ingredients
- 18 lbs- Fresh Tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp- Olive Oil
- 4 cups- Fresh Onions, chopped
- 6 cloves- Garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp- Oregano, crushed
- 6- Bay Leaves, crushed
- 2 Tbsp- Canning Salt
- 1 Tbsp- Sugar
- 1 Tbsp- Black Pepper, course ground
- 1 Tsp- Red Peppers, crushed
- 4 Tbsp- Dried Parsley
- 1 Tbsp- Dried Celery Leaves
- 1 Tbsp- Dried Basil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice for each jar
Instructions
- Weigh out 18 pounds of fresh tomatoes, wash, core, peel, and puree
- In a large stock pot, combine pureed tomatoes and all ingredients - stir to mix well
- Cook on low to medium heat for at least 2 hours, stirring often. (cook until you have desired consistency)
- CANNING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Measure 2 tbsp of lemon juice and pour it into the bottom of each hot jar
- Ladle hot spaghetti sauce into a hot Mason jar leaving a 1/2-inch headspace
- Wipe the rim well to remove anything gotten on the rim
- Place on canning lid and ring - tighten to only "finger tight."
- Repeat until all jars are filled
- Place into a water bath canner, filled with water, 2 inches ABOVE jars.
- Process at a boil for 30 minutes
- Remove from the canner and place on a towel on the counter. Leave undisturbed for 12 hours. (Resist the temptation to tighten lids)
- Next day, inspect lids for seal. Label and store.
Notes
- Resist tightening lids after water bath if they are loose
- You can either leave jar rings on or remove them after sealed properly.
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Dianne Hadorn is the owner of Hidden Springs Homestead nestled in the hills of East Tennessee. She is a Master Gardener and enjoys helping others learn how to grow and preserve their own food and sharing tips for living a more sustainable life.
Hi Dianne, I made this, turned out delicious. BUT I puréed whole tomatoes with just the top cut off. It turned out great, but just wondering if it’s okay/safe I made it like that??
Hi Eva,
Sure! This is no problem.
Enjoy! Dianne
Do you have a salsa recipe for canning. I am trying to make good use of my abundance of tomatoes and plan on using your spaghetti and pizza sauce recipes.
Hi Joy,
I do have a salsa recipe, but sadly it is not yet on my website. I will email it to you though. It is delicious. Winter is coming here and maybe I can get caught up on work for the site. Be watching for it to arrive in your email. EDIT: Tried sending it, your email is blocked. Sorry
I am using tomatoes that are already cored and peeled. How do I account for the difference in weight?
Hi Sabrina,
I would keep it the same. It will be delicious
Do you remove seeds from tomatoes .this is what I struggle with most when using fresh tomatoes???
Hi Jana,
I don’t. We are not bothered by the seeds at all. They don’t affect the flavor nor the recipe. I use the immersion blender and it chops up many of them. Plus I use only roma tomatoes for sauces and they are more meatier with less juice and seeds in them.
Does it matter what color of onions? I have both yellow and red from the garden this year and I’d like to mix them
Hi Kali,
Use the yellow ones or white. Red onions are not recommended.
I am wanting to make this, but I also am wondering how many quarts one recipe will make. I can’t find it in the post! Thanks!
Hi Jen,
So sorry, I didn’t realize it wasn’t on there. The recipe will make 6-7 quarts, according to how much you cook it down. Mine vary each time but at least 6, no more than 7.
Happy Canning,
Dianne
Can you use fresh herbs?
Hi Judy,
I have never used fresh herbs for canning myself. This recipe is not safe tested using fresh herbs. The National Center for Home Food Preservation also warns against using fresh herbs. Dried is the preferred use for herbs when canning. So I’d advise against it.
I’m sorry,
Dianne
Been looking for a sauce recipe to use up all my Romas! Tried one last year that was not good. Made a third of this recipe last might to test it out- so good! I found my recipe!!
Thank you!
Hi Jenny,
This makes me happy!! I’m glad to hear this. I’ve been working on trying several recipes for other tomato products for using Roma’s myself. They are prolific this year for which I am grateful. I’m working to get a few more tomato recipes on the website. Be watching for those.
Let me know if you have any questions and thank you for reading the post.
Dianne
Hi! I have 9 pounds of tomatoes so
I’m going to half the recipe. My question is, I’m using pint jars and halving the recipe so how much lemon juice should I put in each pint? 1/2 tbsp?
Hi Megan,
I’m thrilled to hear you are making the spaghetti sauce. It’s wonderful! For your lemon juice, you should put 1 tablespoon in each pint jar. When canning tomatoes, two things you don’t want to change – the amount of lemon juice and processing time. All the herbs and such can be altered. You’ll still want to process the pint jars 30 minutes.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Can you add canned tomato paste to this recipe for thickening?
Hi Shelly,
Sure! The only thing you don’t want to change is the lemon juice amount and the processing time. The herbs, etc., can be altered to your taste.
Happy Canning,
Dianne
Hey Dianne,
Just ran across this recipe that I’ll be using with all the tomatoes I got a deal on at the Farmer’s Market! What is the expected shelf life after canning?
Hi Jules,
Great question! I didn’t realize this wasn’t included in the article. The short answer is 12 months. The National Center for Home Food Preservation says 12 months which is what I have to say. But that said, I am currently using spaghetti sauce that I canned in 2020, and it’s perfectly good. All this said, to say to you, the “guidelines” say 12 months for a reason, but if the jar is sealed and you open and it smells good, you need to be the judge of whether or not you feel safe using it. I do, but this is me. Hope this helps
My sauce lasts up to 2 years but we always eat it up with all the cooking I do I use it all the time but it will last a long time if canned right !!!
I made my first batch yesterday, and woke up in the night and remembered I forgot the lemon juice!! How long will they last without it??
Hi Tracy,
I feel your fear. I’ve done this very thing myself. I’m not sure how long it will last, but not as long as if it had lemon juice. This is because many tomato varieties are no longer heirlooms, and their acidity level is not what it used to be with newer varieties. But there is hope! As I said, I did the same thing myself.
I opened all the jars, poured them back into a large stock pot, and brought them to a boil to get them nice and hot. Then I reprocessed it. Doing so will not hurt the flavor at all. It’s better to over-process than to under-process.
So I’d recommend you do this as well so you don’t lose your hard work. No need to add any more seasonings or salt. Add the lemon juice to clean hot jars, fill them with hot spaghetti sauce, and process in the water bath for the total processing time. OF course, you’ll need to use NEW clean lids too.
So all is not lost, as I said, I’ve done this very thing, and mine was perfectly fine. Let me know if you have any more questions. I’m happy to help.
Dianne
Can I use my pressure canner for this recipe? Thst is all I have now. Thanks.
Hi Joy,
The jars need to be on a rack, which your pressure canner has, and it is deep enough to cover them with a 1-inch headspace. So yes, you can use your pressure canner as a water bath canner but don’t allow pressure to build. Leave the lid unlatched so steam and air can escape. Process as usual.
This recipe is so good! It is the best tasting spaghetti sauce I have ever made. Thank you so much for the tips on freezing and peeling. I was wasting so much time by blanching. Never again!
I don’t have the full 18 pounds of fresh tomatoes! Could this recipe be halved with 9 pounds as well as halving rest of ingredients?
Thanks for your help, Deb
Hi Deb,
Yes! You can do that without a problem with the ingredients, but don’t change the processing time. It will remain the same.
How long should I pressure can my sauce for?
Hi Beth,
You will not need to pressure can spaghetti sauce. It will be processed in a water bath canner. The sauce will need to water boil for 30 minutes plus the amount you need to add for your altitude.
After you finish the canning process is it alright to use the sauce immediately after or should you wait about a month or so to let it age?
Hi Adrian,
It is ok to use it immediately. It will taste super good the next day even. But I have noticed jars that are a few months old are a bit more full of flavor. But both are good. Go for it. Enjoy it.
Let me know what you think after you try it.
Can you had ground beef and peppers to this recipe if you are freezing it instead of canning?
Hi Kathy,
As a general rule, if FREEZING this recipe, both meat and peppers can be added and then frozen. It will last in the freezer for 3 months. Brown the meat in an iron skillet and completely cook it, chop and add peppers, and add them to the meat. Cook both thoroughly and then add them to the sauce. Simmer until your desired thickness and then add into freezer safe containers. NOTE: Neither meat nor peppers can be added to this recipe if you are planning to home can it.
Spaghetti sauce is a tad watery any tips?
Hi Marylou,
If it’s watery, keep simmering for a bit longer before canning it. Simmer it to the consistency your family enjoys. Or, if is it already canned, when you are using it for a meal, put it into a pot and simmer some of the liquid out before you add it to the noodles. Hope this will helps.
Since it is a homemade sauce, you will be able to test and see what thickness your family prefers.
Do you need the lemon juice or citric acid if I want to freeze it?
Hi Paul,
Yes, you will make cook the recipe step by step and then put it into freezer safe containers and freeze. Be sure to leave enough head-space for expansion once frozen.
Can you use citric acid instead of the lemon juice? And if so do you know how much?
Thank you
Hi Jes,
Yes, you can use citric acid. I just like the “natural” lemon juice and it doesn’t change the flavor. But for using citric acid – add 1/4 tsp to a pint and 1/2 tsp to a quart this will replace the lemon juice correctly.
I just made this recipe and my jars are in a hot water bath right now. I just went back to the recipe and realized I accidentally put 2 tbsp of lemon juice in the jars instead of teaspoons! Did I just ruin it?
No, not at all. It will be delicious. I’ve did that myself.
Hi. I just reread your recipe, and it says Tbsp not Tsp for the lemon juice. Which measurement should it be? This is my first time trying this recipe. It smells delicious!
Hi Paula,
I’m sorry, I thought I had fixed all this, apparently not. It is tablespoon. I’ve made a note to go back over it and catch any more errors. I’m sorry for the confusion. Great catch, but add a Tablespoon to each jar.
Let me know if you have more questions. Happy to help,
Dianne
What do you do with olive oil do you sautue them with onions galic before you do the sauce
Hi Deborah,
I don’t saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. I mix all ingredients together in my large stock pot and simmer for a couple hours until it is at the consistency we like it. The onions and garlic will cook up in the simmer and then the processing. No need to sautee. Does this help?
I am making this spaghetti sauce for the 1st time and I was wondering about the lemon juice. Do you use the same amount for pints and quarts or do I use less in pint jars?
Hi Debbie,
Yes, for quarts use 2 TBS into each jar and 1 TBS into each pint jar. I will admit, I’ve never canned it in pints, there is just not enough to serve my family. But for a single serve, I’d think pints would work great.
For pints is it still 30 mins
Hi Dana,
Yes, pints would be processed the same as the quarts.
I’ve been looking for a good spaghetti sauce recipe. I’ve already been canning salsa, but we have so much tomatoes(30 plants). I was wondering if I could add peppers to this recipe? I’m still some what new to canning and always aks to be sure.
Hi Jennifer,
Sorry, peppers should not be added to this recipe. To can peppers properly, they should be pressure canned. This spaghetti sauce recipe is water bathed. I sometimes saute’ them and throw them into the pot when I cooking with the sauce. Maybe try this.
Oh yikes I made this last summer and added green , red , orange peppers and mushrooms and it turns out great
I always add peppers too and I do the water bath method and never have any problems
Hi Ang,
Thank you for reading the post. For you and your family’s safety, I wanted to reach out and ask you to please be careful. Peppers are a low-acid food and MUST always be pressure canned if they are not pickled. I much rather err on the side of caution rather than the alternative of taking the chance to make family sick. I saute them and add them to the meat as I am browning it and then add my sauce. It makes for a delicious meal.
Is a pressure canner the same as an instant pot?
Hi Sue,
I’m sorry, it is not. An instant pot measures only pressure, whereas a pressure canner measures both temperature and pressure. Therefore, an instant pot is not recommended for canning.
Here is one I’d highly recommend. It is affordable and will last for years. It’s the one I have used for many years and just purchased a 2nd one.
Thanks for the recipe. I’ve searched for years for a simple yet delicious pasta sauce recipe. Many did not taste as good as this one!
Very easy to follow and turned out great! Thanks for all the recipes!!
YAY!!! I’m so glad. And you are so welcome!
Can this recipe be done in the slow cooker?
Hi Amanda,
I would not advise using a slow cooker. It is not like a stove as far as heat. To get to a safe simmer would take 7-8 hours and then additional wait time to reduce. And then processing would not be safe. So, stick with the stock pot so the ingredients get hot enough to safely can.
Dianne
I’m simmering this sauce as I type. My question is it seems very thin. Is it supposed to be? If not, how do I thicken it up? It has been simmering for about an hour and a half.
Thanks,
Toni
Hi Toni,
Yes, it will be thin until you cook the juice out. Depending on the type of tomato, will depend on the time you will need to simmer and cook off the juice.
First time canning anything. How long does this sauce usually keep for you?
Hi Trisha,
Great question and I’m so glad you trying it! We eat a lot of homemade pizza’s and I can on average of 40-60 pints a year and share with our daughter. The sauce, if properly sealed and kept cool will last one year but needs to be used before 2 years. Mine never lasts this long,we eat it too fast, but home canned foods in general are good for 1 year safely.
Happy Canning,
I also live in Tennessee, love it! It is just me now since my husband passed away, but I do like to entertain. I was going to plant one tomato plant this year, but now, I’ll plant more so I can make my spaghetti sauce. I have herbal allergies so this is perfect! Thank for the inspiration ❤️
Hi Sherry!! Yes, Tennessee it is a wonderful place. And I’m so glad you are inspired to make your own spaghetti sauce. It’s not difficult and it’s delicious. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Happy Canning,
what size jar do you use? How many jars does this recipe end up making?
Hi Caitlyn,
Since I am feeding 6 I use personally quart size jars. The recipe will make 8 pints or 4 quarts. It really depends on how long you simmer the sauce to remove the extra juices.
Great question, thanks for asking
I’m definitely canning spaghetti sauce this year! But I have a question. The ingredient list says to add 2 TABLESPOONS of lemon juice per jar. The instructions say 2 TEASPOONS per jar. Which is correct?
Hi Sandi,
Good catch! The proper amount is 2 Tablespoons. I fixed the instructions.
Thanks for catching this. Let me know how it turns or if you have any questions.
I notice you add olive oil. I was always under the impression that water-bath canned products should not add oils. The olive oil can be added when the sauce is used, or a sauce with oil can be processed in a pressure canner. Have you had any problems with this?
Hi Victoria,
This is a great question. I have never had a problem with this. Many recipes mix ingredients, get the mixture hot and put it into jars. My recipe cooks on medium heat a minimum of 2 hours or more so it gets to the consistency we like. I stir it pretty often to prevent sticking and I can only think this has much to do with it. I find that adding the oil to the mixture increases the flavor and tastes so much better than mixing it in when heating up to use.
I hate to, but I need to add a disclaimer here: The NCFFP does not recommend adding olive oil to canning recipes. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, then please don’t do it. I’ve shared my recipe and the way that I make my sauce. Thanks for the great question and I’d love to know how it turns out.
Happy canning,
Dianne
This looks so good!!
I don’t yet own any canning supplies but would still like to try this with all our tomatoes… if I make and cook it like your recipe says, it should be okay to freeze instead of canning, right?
Also, do you combine different kinds of tomatoes? Or does it work better with one kind? 🙂
Hi Serene,
It is delicious, you’ll love it. Yes, you can freeze it. Just be sure to use freezer save containers. It may stain them a bit if they are not glass. Mason jars are perfect for freezing it in though. Sure, combining different kinds of tomatoes will be fine. If it is a juicing tomato, it will be runnier and you’ll need to cook it longer so that it is thick.
It may make just a “tad” difference in the taste, but still way more better than the stuff from the store shelves. I use only Roma’s but this is all that I grow. I make a lot of sauces and things and just prefer their meatier, less juice texture. I’m excited that you will be trying it. Please let me know how it turns out.
Happy Canning,
Dianne
Don’t you have to add lemon juice to this for safety? I just want to be sure. Thanks!
Norma, oh my goodness! Thank you for asking this question. I wrote this, proofed it, and simply overlooked lemon juice. YES, since you are water bathing, you DO NEED to use lemon juice. I put 2 tsp to a quart jar. I put in the bottom of the jar and then pour ladle in the hot sauce.
If you prefer NOT to use lemon juice, you can opt to “pressure can” your sauce. Pressure canning is safe for low acidic foods. A lot of tomatoes no longer have a high enough pH level to be safely canned with just water bathing without adding an acidic amendment.
I will edit my recipe. Thank you again for noticing this.
Happy Canning,
Dianne
Homemade tomato sauce is one of my favorite things to can – both for our family to use and to give as gifts. I always manage to grow a ton of tomatoes so having a delicious and easy way to preserve them is always necessary.
Tomatoes are probably one of my favorites to grow as well. And I’m with ya – I keep records in my journal and last season, I planted 52 plants and grew 14 bushels. I canned and used all of them. Tomatoes are a staple at our house. Thanks for reading.
Dianne
Your recipe looks similar to mine. Last summer, I only was able to can like 15 jars. Our tomato crop was so poor. I’m praying for a good year this time! I need at least 40-50 jars!
Bethany, You sound a lot like us on your needs. Each year, I take time to figure up how much we need of each thing I can and then plant accordingly. I hate to hear your crop was poor last year. Hopefully this year it will do well. LOL, I think I over-did last year and planted 52 tomato plants. I ended up with 12 bushels of tomoatoes – I stocked up on canning for sure. Thanks for reading
Homemade tomato sauce is one of the most important things we can here at my house! Spaghetti is our go-to we-don’t-know-what-else-to-make dinner, plus we use it on pizzas, soups, and cook it down even further for tomato paste. This is one of the best things to learn to do! Great post!
Thank you Lacey. We love tomato sauce too. I have never tried making paste, but have a couple recipes that call for it and hate when I purchase it at the grocery. This is another one of the things on my list to learn how to make. Maybe you could share some pointers for getting it thick enough. I’d love the info
Thanks for reading…
Dianne
I really need to can more, and I love how easy this recipe sounds! When the tomatoes come in next year, I’ll be using it, so thank you for sharing it with us!
Hello Heidi, you are so welcome. And yes, it is a super simple recipe. This is why I like it so well myself. Tastes wonderful and easy. It’s perfect!
Do you boil your tomatoes before you peel and core them?
Hi Hollye,
I peel my tomatoes strictly by freezing them. I find it so much easier to peel them. Put them in the freezer for a couple days, when ready to use them, pour them into warm water, (work in small quantities – cause they absorb water – I work with about 5 pounds at a time in the water) snip off the stem area and squeeze them, they will “pop” right out of their skin. I much more enjoy this way rather than standing over a hot stove. I use 1 gallon Ziploc bags and half-gallon plastic ice cream buckets.
But if you prefer to boil, yes, boil and then pop it into ice water to cool it down so you can handle it. Remove the core and the peel.
Let me know how it goes,
Dianne
You made that sound so easy. I thought spaghetti sauce involved boiling for hours on the stove before canning. One of my goals is to NOT eat all the fresh tomatoes so I can make sauce etc.
I absolutely love making spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes! More people should do this! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thank you Sheri for reading. I love it too as well. Store bought stuff just does not taste good at all anymore.
Your recipe sounds delicious! I love homemade sauce and having a pantry filled with your own sauce is wonderful!
Ahhh Thank you Nancy. I am working on slowly replacing everything I can in the pantry with homemade. It’s saved us a ton on money since I started doing it. Thanks for reading
Ooh this looks great! I have done lots of ingredient canning, but not a lot of meal canning. I do hope to get to those this year, because I love the idea of quick meals. I regularly can beans, carrots, chicken, ground beef, broth, tomatoes, and more.
Kristi, You will do great with this recipe since you are already canning all the other good stuff. You are ahead of me for canning meat. I haven’t yet ventured into it. We do a whole beef every year, but it is in my freezer. I do intend on learning how to can broth. That’s one thing I still purchase at the grocery.
Thanks so much, this recipe looks easy enough that I could even do it!
Shawna, I do hope you give it a try. It is super simple and the tastes is wonderful. If you try it, be sure to let me know.
Canning spaghetti is always big our list every summer. Nothing like fresh homemade healthy canned food from our kitchens.
Candy your are so right! It just tastes so much better than the kind from the grocery store.
Reading the reviews I’ve seen that table spoon and teaspoon are both said for the lemon juice. So question is which is it? Table or tea?
Hi Danelle,
Good eye! The answer is 2 TBS-(tablespoons) it does not change the flavor at all. It adds acidic acid to it to increase the pH level so that it is shelf-stable.
I haven’t bought spaghetti sauce in a long time! Love my homemade sauce 🙂
This looks like a great recipe!