Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil or sesame oil; 2 pounds lean ground beef or more; 1 pound italian sausage optional; 1 whole onion; 3 cloves garlic; italian seasoning; ground pepper Fresh; paprika; oregano; bay leaves; 2 jars ragu or Prego; lasagna noodles or Spaghetti Ricotta cheese; shredded mozzarella cheese Thin

Servings: persons

olive oil or sesame oil
2 pounds lean ground beef or more
1 pound italian sausage optional
1 whole onion
3 cloves garlic
italian seasoning
ground pepper Fresh
paprika
oregano
bay leaves
2 jars ragu or Prego
lasagna noodles or Spaghetti Ricotta cheese
shredded mozzarella cheese Thin

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Cook 1 day in advance. Saute meat in olive oil (or sesame oil). After meat has been sauteed add your spices (onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, paprika, oregano, bay leaves, cayenne, marjoram, add spices to your own personal taste).
2
Let simmer. When meat starts browning use 1/4 cup of (any house brandy or liquor) let simmer for 10 minutes. Add 1/2 bottle of beer or 1/2 cup of wine. Simmer another 10 minutes, then add 1/2 cup more of your beer or wine. Next add 1 jar of Prego or Ragu sauce. Simmer 1/2 hour, then add 1 more jar and let cook for 2-3 hours. Simmer on medium heat and stir.
3
Next Day: Boil lasagna noodles in salt water with 2 tablespoons oil. Use medium-large pan. When noodles are cooked to proper softness, layer pan with thin layer of noodles. Next use a thin layer of sauce over noodles. Continue alternating sauce and noodles. Next day ricotta cheese (mixed with sauce, enough to spread). Add another layer of noodles and sauce. Top it off with mozzarella cheese on the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

589

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil or sesame oil, 2 pounds lean ground beef or more, 1 pound italian sausage optional, 1 whole onion, and more.

Yes, Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce

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