The Ultimate "Beefed-Up" Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: The Ultimate "Beefed-Up" Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 2 pounds lean ground beef - chuck or round; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 2 large onions - chopped; 4 medium carrots - cut into small dice; 2 stalks celery - cut into small dice; 1/2 pound medium-size cremini mushrooms - sliced; 8-10 large cloves garlic - thinly sliced; 5 Roma/plum tomatoes - blanched, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 20 oz. can Roma/plum tomatoes with juice - tomatoes coarsely chopped; 1 small can tomato paste; 2-1/2 cups V-8 juice; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 bay leaves; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese - finely grated; fresh basil - sliced into thin ribbons

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 pounds lean ground beef - chuck or round
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 large onions - chopped
4 medium carrots - cut into small dice
2 stalks celery - cut into small dice
1/2 pound medium-size cremini mushrooms - sliced
8-10 large cloves garlic - thinly sliced
5 Roma/plum tomatoes - blanched, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 20 oz. can Roma/plum tomatoes with juice - tomatoes coarsely chopped
1 small can tomato paste
2-1/2 cups V-8 juice
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese - finely grated
fresh basil - sliced into thin ribbons

1
Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently and breaking up large pieces, until nicely browned. Drain off any fat.
2
While beef is browning, heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery and saute until softened. Add mushrooms and garlic, and continue to cook until mushroom liquid is almost evaporated and vegetables are just beginning to brown. Add the browned beef and stir to blend. Add all remaining ingredients (except butter) and stir to mix thoroughly. Bring to a fast simmer, stirring frequently, add butter and allow to melt into sauce without stirring. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer gently 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally. If sauce seems too thick, add more V-8 juice or water to desired consistency. Taste and adjust for sugar and seasonings as necessary, remove bay leaves and continue to simmer 15 minutes. Do a final taste test and adjust seasonings again as per your preference.
3
Serve over spaghetti and liberally sprinkle with parmesan and basil.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 2 pounds lean ground beef - chuck or round, 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 2 large onions - chopped, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate "Beefed-Up" 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.

The Ultimate "Beefed-Up" Spaghetti Sauce

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