Bacon Spaghetti Sauce

Submitted by TaraB.

"This is my dad's famous spaghetti recipe that uses bacon instead of ground beef. It has a sweet flavor to it and is very different from the usual spaghetti sauce. You have to try it!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 chopped sweet onion (Vidalia)
• 1 lb uncooked bacon
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (drained)
• 1 (10 ounce) jar ragu spaghetti sauce (use whatever flavor suites you)
• 1 (3 7/8 ounce) can mushrooms (drained)
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Chop bacon strips into about 1 inch (or smaller) pieces.
2. Using a large skillet, heat the bacon on med/high until cooked but do NOT let it get crispy! (about 7 min.).
3. Add the chopped onions, mushrooms and stewed tomatoes and let sauté for about 5 minutes.
4. Turn heat down to low.
5. Add the Ragu, brown sugar, and seasonings.
6. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Stir occasionally.