Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices thick cut bacon, finely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 lb ground beef; 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf, finely crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt (original recipe calls for 1 tbsp. but that is too salty for my taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 ounces red wine; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1 carrot, finely shredded

Servings: persons

6 slices thick cut bacon, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 lb ground beef
4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf, finely crumbled
1 teaspoon salt (original recipe calls for 1 tbsp. but that is too salty for my taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces red wine
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 carrot, finely shredded

1
Partially fry bacon.
2
Do not fry completely.
3
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
4
Saute onions in about 3 tbsp of the bacon fat.
5
Set aside.
6
Brown ground beef in a large sauce pan until browned, stirring occasionally.
7
My family likes the meat to be finely crumbled for this sauce.
8
If desired remove excess fat from browned beef and discard.
9
Add remaining ingredients.
10
Cover and cook over very low heat for an hour, stirring occasionally.
11
Serve over favorite cooked pasta.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 6 slices thick cut bacon, finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped white onion, 1 lb ground beef, 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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