Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Spicy Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6-1/2 cups
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon garlic salt; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 bay leaves; Hot cooked spaghetti

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours

Yield 6-1/2 cups

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This spicy spaghetti sauce is warm and comforting—a delightful option for a chilly day! The tomato-based sauce is made with ground beef and mushrooms for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomato paste, mushrooms and seasonings; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti.

I appreciate the fact that this hearty pasta sauce is quick to assemble and cooks in just a few hours. My husband and I have our hands full raising two children and 25,000 game birds on our farm.

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