Ingredients
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1
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1
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3
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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1/2
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1
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-
-
-
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Directions
Not World Famous Spaghetti Sauce, You’ve tried the rest – now try the best!! I’ve been making this ground beef/tomato based sauce for years – it freezes well & can be used for lasagna & other pasta dishes. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes. Since I don’t measure the spices, I’ve estimated in order to share the recipe – but feel free to alter according to your own tastes. A little more red wine can’t hurt either!! , 3 Stars for me = Average! I made recipe exactly to specs with the exception of using 2 lbs of frozen tomatoes from my summer garden. I felt this recipe was too salty and acidic to earn above a 3. However serves as a good base to create a good sauce. Like the creator says, modify it to your taste. If I made this again, I would do like others suggested. I would recommend to cut the celery salt and replace with fresh chopped celery. 2ndly I would eliminate the tomato paste, or just add 1 can and a bit more sugar to cut the high acidity which verges the recipe on the bitter side., It is similar to my mothers with a few alternative choices: I never use tomato paste as it is bitter.use tomato puree, but like paste, it needs to cook awhile.If the sauce is thin, add some grated cheese.It will thicken it up .My mother never added wine, but I like it, especially if poultry is added.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Heat Oil in Large Dutch Oven or Heavy Pot; Add Onion and Cook Over Medium Heat For About 5 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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Add Garlic, Ground Beef& Salt and Cook Over Medium Heat, Breaking Up Meat With a Wooden Spoon, Until No Pink Remains. |
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3
Done
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Don't Drain Off Fat as This Helps the Sauce To"cling" to the Pasta. |
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4
Done
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Add Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce& Tomato Paste; Mix Well, Breaking Up Tomatoes With a Wooden Spoon. |
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5
Done
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Use the Red Wine to Rinse the Tomato Cans& Remove Any Product Left Behind- Then Add to the Dutch Oven. |
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6
Done
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Add Spices& Mix Well; Bring the Mixture to a Boil, Then Lower Heat& Simmer For at Least 4 Hours, Stirring Occasionally. |
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7
Done
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If You Find That the Sauce Is Getting Too Thick For Your Taste, Add a Little Water. |
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8
Done
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Remove Bay Leaves, Ladle Over Your Favourite Type of Spaghetti& Sprinkle With Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese. |
