Mama's Spaghetti (Sauce) Recipe

Name: Mama's Spaghetti (Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground beef; 2 (3 lb) jars Prego spaghetti sauce; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup red wine, to taste; 1 onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 cup mushroom, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs lean ground beef
2 (3 lb) jars Prego spaghetti sauce
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup red wine, to taste
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup mushroom, chopped (optional)

1
Place ground beef in large pot or pan (I cook it directly in the pot that I'm going to use for the sauce).
2
Lightly season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
3
Add onions, if desired.
4
Brown beef until no pink remains.
5
Drain and return to pot.
6
Pour Prego sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce over meat.
7
Cook over medium heat.
8
Stir until well mixed.
9
Add red wine and seasonings to taste; don't over-season - it blocks out the robust tomato flavor.
10
Add bell peppers and/or mushrooms, if desired.
11
Continue cooking over medium heat until thoroughly hot, stirring frequently.
12
Reduce heat to medium/low and let sauce simmer for 1-3 hours (the longer it cooks, the lower the heat should be, but not so low that it does nothing but keep warm).
13
Stir as necessary.
14
Cook pasta according to package directions (I usually remove the sauce from heat at about the same time, to allow the sauce to cool fractionally before serving).
15
Fill plate/bowl with pasta and sauce.

925

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs lean ground beef, 2 (3 lb) jars Prego spaghetti sauce, 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Mama's 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.

Mama's Spaghetti (Sauce)

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