Sweet 'n Spicy Spaghetti/Pizza Sauce Recipe

Name: Sweet 'n Spicy Spaghetti/Pizza Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 small sweet onion, finely diced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 ½ cups red wine; ½ cup water; 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 small sweet onion, finely diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups red wine
½ cup water
3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons sugar
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley
1 cup parmesan cheese

1
In a large pot saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2
Add ground beef and brown until almost done (some pink still).
3
Add canned tomatoes, water and red wine.
4
bring to a boil and then reduce to a low boil.
5
Add seasonings and cheese.
6
Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
7
Add more water or wine if too thick or turn up the heat and let boil uncovered to thicken.
8
I generally use what I need for the night and let the rest cool and then freeze in sandwich-sized ziplocks for a quick meal.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 small sweet onion, finely diced, 5 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'n Spicy Spaghetti/Pizza 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.

Sweet 'n Spicy Spaghetti/Pizza Sauce

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