Super Duper Extra Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

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   Heat pan, add bacon pieces and fry until crisp.

2. 2

   Pour off all but 2 tablespoons oil.

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   Add ground meat and sausage, salt, onions, and peppers and cook about 3 to 4 minutes until meat is beginning to lose its pink color.

4. 4

   Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon basil, orregano, red pepper flakes, marjoram, and continue cooking until vegetables are soft and meat is beginning to brown.

5. 5

   Add tomato paste and cook until it begins to brown on bottom of skillet stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so until it is fragrant.

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   Pour in wine and deglaze pan, stirring it to loosen all of the brown bits on the bottom of the pot.

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   Let it cook until the wine is reduced by about half and the mixture is very thick.

9. 9

   Add diced tomatoes and spaghetti sauce.

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    Simmer for 20-30 minutes (the longer the better).

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    Add another tablespoon of basil.

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    Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and stir to form a slurry, and stir into sauce, continue to cook for about 10 more minutes on low heat.

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    Serve over spaghetti.

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    ***I usually use Turkey Italian Sausage - it tastes great and is less greasy.

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    ***For the spaghetti sauce, any brand or flavor will work - I usually use Hunt's roasted garlic.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.