Weirdly Wonderful Spaghetti Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 320 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe was given to me years ago by a family friend and I made it alot when I was camp cook.Don't let the long cooking time deter you from trying this...it is really worth waiting for. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions |
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery |
1 1/2 cups finely chopped green peppers |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups water |
1/2 cup vinegar |
2 cups ketchup |
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
1 teaspoon basil |
1/4 teaspoon rosemary |
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms |
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley |
1 lb lean hamburger, cooked |
Directions:
1. Sautee onions, celery, green pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add salt, water, vinegar to vegies, bring to a boil then simmer 15 minute Add tomato paste, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, basil and rosemary and simmer no less than 4 hours.
3. If it looks too thick, simply add some water After 4 hours, add 1/2 cup brown sugar diluted in a bit of water to melt down.
4. At this point, add the mushrooms, parsley and cooked hamburger and simmer another hour.
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