How to Prepare Spaghetti Sauce From Scratch

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Spaghetti Sauce from scratch

It is not a hard task to make spaghetti sauce from scratch. By following the steps below, you will have a great tasting sauce your whole family will love. This sauce can be used for spaghetti, lasagna, or any type of pasta.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

2 lbs ground beef
2 16 oz cans tomato sauce
2 8 oz cans tomato paste
2 cans diced tomatoes
4 cups water
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
Pinch of sugar
1 tsp season salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 medium chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
Large skillet
Large sauce pan
Large Spoon

Step 1

In a large skillet start frying ground beef. After ground beef has started to brown a bit add the minced garlic, chopped onion and Italian seasoning (can be found in the isle with the spices). Fry until ground beef is done (juices will run clear).
Step 2

Drain grease from ground beef with strainer.
Step 3

Put ground beef into a large pot.
Step 4

To the ground beef,add the remaining ingredients; tomato sauce,tomato paste,diced tomatoes,water,oregano,basil,sugar,salt,and pepper.
Step 5

Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch

Bring meat sauce to a boil over medium high heat.
Step 6

Reduce heat to medium. Put a lid on the pot (to prevent splattering) and simmer Sauce for 30 to 45 minutes.(to allow the flavors to mix). Keep on low heat until it is ready to be served.

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anthonyitaliano said

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on 10/15/2009 This looks good, but if you are wanting a lot more details on how to cook a good spaghetti sauce with meatballs, braciole, sausage and pork chops just like grandma used to make, then I highly recommend Anthony's Italian Recipes site:

http://www.spaghettisauceandmeatballs.com

Detailed step by step instructions!

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