Ingredients for Sensational Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Olive Oil
- Ground Beef
- Green Bell Pepper
- Mushroom
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Italian Stewed Tomatoes
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Angostura Bitters
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Dry Red Wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 bay leaves
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
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How to Make Sensational Spaghetti Sauce
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, sauté 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage) and brown over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Angostura bitters, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, 2 bay leaves, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor becomes!
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve over your favorite warm pasta and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
44g
Carbs
6g
