THICK N' HEARTY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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This is based on a very simple family recipe, with my own twist - one even my mother prefers! It's cooked down to be extra thick, and excellent for cold winters.

Provided by FalaRedwing

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom pieces (or fresh ones to taste, if you prefer)
garlic
parsley (dried or fresh)
dried oregano
dried sage
basil
pepper
sugar (if desired to cut acidity)

Steps:

  • In a large pot (I use cast iron), quickly and thoroughly brown the ground beef.
  • Drain and add mushrooms, followed by garlic (I use at least a tablespoon in this step), parsley (a lot), oregano, sage, and basil.
  • Add tomatoes, sauce, and paste; stir together.
  • Cook on med-high for 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to med-low.
  • Allow to simmer covered about one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, sage, and parsley to taste (also sugar).
  • Cook covered on med-low for 2 hours.
  • Add more seasoning to taste.
  • Cook covered on med-low for another 30 minutes-1 hour.
  • At this point, the sauce should be thick, cooked down about halfway.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta or on slices of bread with parmesan or cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1468, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 20.5, Protein 28.1

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