SPAGHETTI SAUCE TO DIE FOR

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This is a hearty (meaty) yet tangy spaghetti sauce that I have tweaked to almost perfection. A must try for any Italian food lovers out there.

Provided by Luke Meakins

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Stir in water.
  • Pour into large pot (one that is wider than it is tall). Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for l½ to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally, the thicker the better.
  • Add lemon juice during last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve over hot cooked pasta.
  • Pass grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Makes 6 servings.

Talha khan Talha khan
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This is my go-to spaghetti sauce recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shumailaarshad123 Kiran
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this sauce. It's so rich and flavorful.


michael bowden
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This sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish.


Faith Koen
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and everyone raved about it. It's a new favorite!


Cody Groom
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This is the best spaghetti sauce I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Brandi Garcia
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery.


Maya Chouib
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Md romjan Alii
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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the sauce.


Elie Boudahir
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes like it simmered all day long.


ahmed shimul
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


My Trick
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I'm not a huge fan of this recipe. I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


MD Siyam Hosen
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This is a great recipe. The sauce is flavorful and versatile. I've used it on spaghetti, chicken, and even pizza.


Babar Chishti
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I made this sauce for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky teenage son ate two helpings.


Bhaskar Yadav
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This spaghetti sauce is amazing! I've tried many recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best.


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