Spaghetti Sauce

By

DorothyNYC

09/01/2010

Instead of sugar, I add a whole carrot or two. A trick my mother taught me. I also like using vidalia onion as they add a bit of sweetness as well.

Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1/2 lb ground sausage both browned and drained
• 3 Tbsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. basil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground peppercorns
• 1 Large can of mushrooms
• 2 Large jars of generic spaghetti sauce
• 1 16 oz can tomato paste
• 2 or 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

Bring mixture to a slight boil. Turn heat down to simmer. Simmer for 4-5 hours stirring every hour or so it doesn't stick.

By Chris from Latrobe, PA

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Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb. hamburger
• 1 large grated onion
• 2 qts. tomato juice
• 1 Tbsp. garlic salt
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 Tbsp. sweet basil
• pepperoni slices
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 cup green pepper

Directions

Brown hamburger and onion. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 3-4 hours. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Spaghetti Sauce

My husband's favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground chuck, browned, drained and washed
• 1 medium onion, diced and sauteed in light oil
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1-2 Tbsp. Herbs de Provence (mixture of dried herbs)
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• black and red pepper, to taste
• 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 cans water

Directions:

Saute onions until softened and add washed ground beef, spices, tomatoes, paste and water. Simmer on low 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add water if needed to prevent sticking, or instead of water, add a little spicy hot V-8 juice. Serve over cooked spaghetti or bread sticks.

Servings:	4
Time:	15 Minutes Preparation Time 45 minutes - 1 hour Cooking Time

Source: Mother in law

By Becki from Asheboro, NC

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RE: Spaghetti Sauce

I'm sorry, never heard the term 'washed' with meat...does that mean rinse the fat away maybe? (02/24/2010)

By greenjan

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Spaghetti Sauce

Old recipe. Very good.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 large cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. oregano or Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together in a large pot and slowly simmer for an hour or so on the stove -or- put in crock pot on HIGH until mixture is hot; turn to LOW and cook 2-3 hours to blend flavors.

By indianlady from Boonville, NC