Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe #323344
This makes a rich, hearty sauce that gets better the longer it cooks. Sub fresh herbs for dried- I usually try to :) Also great with green pepper, olives or mushrooms added.
by newmama
2½ hours | 20 min prep
SERVES 8 -12
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 teaspoon basil
- 2-3 teaspoons oregano
- 1-2 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or more)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 1/2 cups red wine or dry white wine
- 1 cup water
- brown beef and sausage with onion. drain.
- add garlic, spices, tomatoes (all of them), sugar, wine and water.
- bring to a boil.
- reduce and simmer at least 2 hours until thick, the longer the better!
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