Linda's Spaghetti Sauce

Submitted by momaphet

"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. I don't normally add sugar but based on reviews I've added it in."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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
• 1 -2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

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 with Parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[Bayhill]

This sauce had the perfect consistency that we love. I can't stand thin, runny spaghetti sauce. I didn't use the ground beef because I made recipe #124958 and used that instead. I added the meatballs after the sauce had cooked for 1 hour. I sauteed the onions in some basil infused olive oil before adding the tomato, spices and wine. I did have to increase the seasonings quite a bit for our taste and I added quite a bit of sugar and salt to cut the tartness of the tomatoes. Thank you for sharing. **Made for Culinary Quest - Suitcase Gourmets**

 

[breezermom]

This is a nice, thick spaghetti sauce, which is how I like mine. I deviated from the instructions by adding the ground beef earlier and I cooked it longer than specified. We enjoyed this very much. Made for Culinary Quest Summer 2014.

 

[KateL]

I enjoyed how thick this sauce was, but I was surprised how acidy it tasted, even after I added 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Possible solutions are to cook it an hour more, to add more salt, to carmelize the onion, even the garlic. I might try adding some roasted red bell pepper and report back on my results. I used fennel, because we love fennel. As is our custom, I used ground venison, but browned it with the onions in olive oil because there is so little fat in venison. Made for 2014 Culinary Quest.

 

[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