Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

 

Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

Hearty Spaghetti Sauce

This is a very tasty sauce and I made a few meat balls and added
them to the sauce and let it cook for about 3 hours total. I served it over
spaghetti along with a lettuce salad and garlic toast.

Recipe By : Kimberly Rockwell of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time:
Categories : Sauce

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the beef, onion and
green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the
mushrooms; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.

Recipe Author: Kimberly Rockwell of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Recipe Source: Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook
Author Note: This easy sauce requires just minutes of preparation and
simmers 'til supper time.

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