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Cindi's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Tired of shrinking jarred spaghetti sauces? This recipe recreates the taste of a well-known store brand, delivering a hearty, flavorful sauce that's perfect for the whole family! Made from scratch with simple ingredients, Cindi's Copycat Spaghetti Sauce is a delicious and budget-friendly alternative that tastes just as good, if not better, than the leading brands. Get ready to enjoy a rich, satisfying sauce that will become your new go-to weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 308.3 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cindi's Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Cindi's Spaghetti Sauce

  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Drain off any excess grease from the pot.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 20-25 minutes, or until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally.
  6. Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

23g

Carbs

8g

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60 Minutes Or Less 15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Sauces Main Dish Condiments Etc Beef Pasta European Italian Stove Top Dietary Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Ground Beef Low In Something Meat Pasta Rice And Grains Spaghetti Equipment