Spaghetti

Chef #8657's Note:

A wonderful from scratch recipe that has been in my family for generations.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 16 ounces water

Directions:

1. Heat oil and brown the ground beef. Once beef is browned add chopped onion, green pepper and garlic. Saute until soft. Add all the remianing ingredients, cover and simmer for 2 hours. If sauce gets too thick add a little more water to thin it out.

Reviews

[foryou]

Really good... will make again.

[Chef mer#1138929]

I love this recipe. It's nice and thick and has a great flavor. I usually double the recipe and add a pound of ground Italian sausage instead of a second pound of ground beef.