How to Make Marica's Spaghetti Meat Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Marica's kitchen, where I am excited to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Marica's Spaghetti Meat Sauce. This is a dish that has been passed down through generations in my family, and it's a staple at our dinner table. It's a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for any night of the week, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household too.

What sets this spaghetti meat sauce apart from others is the depth of flavor and the rich, velvety texture...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 1 pinch dried tarragon
  • 1 pinch dried sage
  • 1 pinch dried rosemary
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large skillet over medium heat saute the finely chopped onions, carrot, and celery with the 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine. Add the beef and pork and cook until brown. Add chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, tarragon, sage, rosemary, and bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an hour.
  • Near completion of cooking time add in mushrooms and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    552 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 1391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1413mg