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Spaghetti Sauce to Die For

5.0(21)

This is a hearty (meaty) yet tangy spaghetti sauce that I have tweaked to almost perfection. A must try for any Italian food lovers out there.

by Luke Meakins·published 2001-09-26

Spaghetti

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

2h 25m

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

428 kcal

Ingredients (15)

serves

Instructions (11 steps)

01In a large skillet cook the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
02Drain off fat.

03Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf.

05Pour into large pot (one that is wider than it is tall). Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

06Simmer, uncovered, for l½ to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally, the thicker the better.

07Add lemon juice during last 5 minutes of simmering.

09Serve over hot cooked pasta.

10Pass grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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