Thick n' Hearty Spaghetti Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 260 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. In a large pot (I use cast iron), quickly and thoroughly brown the ground beef.
2. Drain and add mushrooms, followed by garlic (I use at least a tablespoon in this step), parsley (a lot), oregano, sage, and basil.
3. Add tomatoes, sauce, and paste; stir together.
4. Cook on med-high for 5-10 minutes, then reduce heat to med-low.
5. Allow to simmer covered about one hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Add garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, sage, and parsley to taste (also sugar).
7. Cook covered on med-low for 2 hours.
8. Add more seasoning to taste.
9. Cook covered on med-low for another 30 minutes-1 hour.
10. At this point, the sauce should be thick, cooked down about halfway.
11. Serve with your favorite pasta or on slices of bread with parmesan or cheddar.
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