Grandma Augusta's Spaghetti Sauce

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This was passed down from my late Grandma Augusta to my mother and now me. It's an Americanized take on a nice Italian meat sauce for spaghetti, loaded with meat, tomatoes and other good things. Enjoy!

Submitted by PA. Watson
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, diced

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 2 ⅓ cups chopped onion

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon in a heavy, 5 quart pot over medium-high heat until the grease begins to render out, about 3 minutes. Stir in the ground beef and onions. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Pour in the wine, and season with salt, basil, oregano, garlic, and pepper. Simmer uncovered until most of the wine has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
13g Fat
18g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 1218mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 1045mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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