Ingredients for Mama's Spaghetti Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- Mild Italian Sausage
- Diced Tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- Sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
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How to Make Mama's Spaghetti Sauce
- In a large Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 pound of ground sirloin and 1/2 pound of Italian sausage (removed from casings) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes (use half if using Dei Fratelli brand, use full can if using 14.5-15 oz can), 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), and 2 bay leaves. Add the bay leaves last to prevent breaking them.
- Adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, red pepper flakes) to your liking.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover with a slightly offset lid (to allow for steam release) and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve over cooked spaghetti with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
61 g
Sugar
50g
Fat
33g
Carbs
7g
