How to Make Very Special Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my very special spaghetti sauce recipe! This has been a family favorite for generations, and I'm so excited to share it with you. This recipe has been passed down through my family for years, and it's the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors.

What makes this spaghetti sauce so special is the careful combination of ingredients and the slow simmering process. We use only the freshest tomatoes, garlic, onions, and a blend of herbs and spices to create a rich...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden brown. Stir in ground beef, onions and green pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, and onions are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in red wine, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, celery salt, oregano and basil. Simmer for 3 hours. Stir in mushrooms at the end of cooking period.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 847mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1141mg