Spaghetti Sauce To Die For Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Sauce To Die For
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium white onion, chopped (l cup); 1 green pepper, chopped (optional, I usually omit); 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cooked spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium white onion, chopped (l cup)
1 green pepper, chopped (optional, I usually omit)
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
3 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
cooked spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)

1
In a large skillet cook the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
2
Drain off fat.
3
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf.
4
Stir in water.
5
Pour into large pot (one that is wider than it is tall). Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
6
Simmer, uncovered, for l1/2 to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally, the thicker the better.
7
Add lemon juice during last 5 minutes of simmering.
8
Remove bay leaf.
9
Serve over hot cooked pasta.
10
Pass grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

701

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium white onion, chopped (l cup), 1 green pepper, chopped (optional, I usually omit), 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Sauce To Die For 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 To Die For

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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