Frida's Special Sauce Recipe

A taste of Sweden! This beloved recipe comes from Frida, our Swedish exchange student. She whipped up this unique spaghetti sauce, and while the measurements are a bit flexible (that's part of its charm!), the result is a delicious, creamy, and slightly sweet sauce that's sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a flavor adventure!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 261.3 kcal
Protein 43g
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Ingredients for Frida's Special Sauce

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How to Make Frida's Special Sauce

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Chop 1 medium onion. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions.
  4. Add 1/2 cup ketchup (or more to taste, up to 2/3 cup for a sweeter sauce). Stir well.
  5. Add 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped.
  6. Stir in 1/3 cup heavy cream and a pinch of salt (or to taste).
  7. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Adjust ketchup and cream as needed for sweetness and thickness.
  8. Serve over your favorite cooked spaghetti. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

33g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Frida's Special Sauce?

Frida's Special Sauce takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Frida's Special Sauce?

Frida's Special Sauce has approximately 261.3 calories per serving, with about 43 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Frida's Special Sauce?

The key ingredients for Frida's Special Sauce are Ground Beef, Onion, Ketchup, Green Pepper, Whipping Cream, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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