Ingredients for Hearty Spaghetti Sauce
- Ground Beef
- Bulk Italian Sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
- Diced Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Paste
- Brown Sugar
- Garlic Cloves
- Salt
- Basil
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Bay Leaves
- Thyme
- Red Wine
- 1/2 cup water
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How to Make Hearty Spaghetti Sauce
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Brown the meat, crumbling it as it cooks.
- Once browned, drain off any excess grease.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional), and 1/2 cup water. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 for the richest flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
- Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried) before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
45g
Fat
49g
Carbs
6g
