Kids' Favorite Spaghetti Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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No added sugar here. This isn't a sweet sauce, but a very hearty sauce. I found this in Valentine Treats book. My family liked this sauce and I liked the fact I was getting veggies into our diets. When I made this sauce I used ground chicken/turkey sausage, I used fine chopped petite baby carrots, I was out of tomato juice so I used tomato sauce, and I substituted water for the red table wine. Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 lb italian chicken sausage |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 1/2 cups chopped onions |
3 minced garlic cloves |
2 medium celery ribs, diced |
2 carrots, peeled and shredded |
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves |
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves |
1 teaspoon celery salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes |
1 teaspoon paprika |
14 ounces tomato sauce |
11 ounces tomato juice |
6 ounces tomato paste |
1/4 cup red table wine (optional) |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage. (You won't need any additional fat; the sausage will provide enough). Use a wooden spoon to crumble and mix the meats.
2. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and onion and saute until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, and carrots and continue to saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the oregano, basil, celery salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned meat into the dutch oven. Stir in the tomato sauce, juice, and paste; wine; and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat to low and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the sauce cool to room temperature. If desired, use a hand blender to pulse the sauce several times for a smoother consistency. Reheat and serve over your favorite pasta. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 4 months.
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