The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 c. red wine; 4 (13 oz.) cans tomato puree; 3 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste; 1/4 to 1/2 c. sugar to taste; 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 2 Tbsp. oregano; 1 Tbsp. basil; 2 or 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. marjoram; 1 tsp. rosemary; 2 Tbsp. garlic salt; 1 tsp. red pepper; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 c. red wine
4 (13 oz.) cans tomato puree
3 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1/4 to 1/2 c. sugar to taste
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. basil
2 or 3 bay leaves
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. rosemary
2 Tbsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. red pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. black pepper

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Brown ground beef in a large 8-quart saucepan; pour off fat. Add onion and continue to saut until onion is golden.
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Add wine and deglaze pan.
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Add tomato using just enough water to rinse out each can.
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Add other seasonings and simmer 5 to 6 hours or until sauce is desired thickness.
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If it gets too thick, thin with tomato sauce.
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Thick sauce is best for pasta and meat dishes. Thinner sauce is better for lasagna or stuffed pastas.
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Can even be used as a pizza sauce.
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Will freeze well.
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Yields 6 quarts.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3/4 c. red wine, 4 (13 oz.) cans tomato puree, and more.

Yes, The Very Best 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 Very Best Spaghetti Sauce

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