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.

Sbusiso Vilakazi
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti sauce, but this one is really good. I would definitely make it again.


Mohd Aminul
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Grim Reaper
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I made this sauce for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Dorothy Wallace
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This sauce is delicious! I love the way the flavors come together. It's perfect for a romantic dinner.


Rohail Khan
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Joy Edobor
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would make it again, but I would use less chili pepper.


Dana Marie
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti sauce, but this one is really good. I would definitely make it again.


Sumon islam Islam
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Magda joubert
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Lucas Perez
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


BeBe Napieer
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I found this sauce to be a bit bland. I would add more garlic and herbs next time.


ram sharma
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This sauce is a little too sweet for my taste. I would cut back on the sugar next time.


Antavious Hayes
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this sauce. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I would definitely make it again.


Irwan Bakar
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes like it simmered all day. I love that I can throw it together on a weeknight and still have a delicious meal.


Nisa Mangal Grade 8A
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Des Taylor
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WOW! This spaghetti sauce is amazing! I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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