Linda's Spaghetti Sauce

momaphet's Note:

This is a thick, meaty spaghetti sauce that my Mother taught me to make as a teenager, and has received raves in three states. I try to use low salt tomato sauce whenever possible.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2 (7 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine, good quality
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a 5 quart pot stir together the tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, fennel seeds if using, and dry red wine; simmer over medium low heat for 1 hour.
2. Stir frequently; do not allow sauce to stick; lower heat if needed.
3. While sauce is cooking, brown beef and onion; drain well.
4. Add hamburger to the sauce at the end of the hour.
5. Simmer sauce for 1/2 hour; taste; adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Simmer for additional 1/2 hour.
7. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Reviews

[Lavender Lynn]

This is a nice thick spagetti sauce and has Weight Watcher potential if the fat from the ground beef can be minimized. We also found it a bit acidic, but otherwise very tasty and satisfying.

[MomLuvs6]

My family liked the spaghetti sauce, especially the thickness. Thank You. Made for ZWT 4--Zingo

[Boomette]

I'm sorry to put this review and mostly since everyone before me put 5 stars. But me and DH found the sauce too acid. The only thing I did not add is the fennel seed and salt. Maybe adding a little bit of sugar would help. I should have tried. Thanks Momaphet. Made for the Babes of ZWT4