Ingredients for Don's Favorite Spaghetti Sauce
- Vegetable Oil
- Ground Beef
- Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 6 ounces (one 6-ounce can) tomato paste
- 15 ounces (one 15-ounce can) tomato sauce
- Water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Garlic Salt
- Celery
- Oregano
- Mushroom
- Brown Sugar
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How to Make Don's Favorite Spaghetti Sauce
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain off any excess grease from the browned beef.
- Add 28 ounces (one 28-ounce can) crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces (one 15-ounce can) tomato sauce, 6 ounces (one 6-ounce can) tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped onion to the pot.
- Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic (optional), 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional), 1/2 green bell pepper chopped (optional), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional). If using Italian sausage, add 1 pound of sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from casings.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
87 g
Sugar
86g
Fat
40g
Carbs
10g