HEARTY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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I received this recipe from my sister-in-law and use it all the time. The addition of pepperoni and cinnamon makes it extra special. My family says it's the best spaghetti sauce ever! -Wendy Prevost, Cody, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 19 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup water
2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, diced
2 tablespoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until sauce reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally. , Discard bay leaves. Serve immediately. Or cool and pour into jars; cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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