Ingredients:
- 3 onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 (28 oz) can Italian tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can tomato puree
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- Water (to clean cans)
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.
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Add diced onions, diced garlic, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until browned.
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Add ground beef and Italian sausage (casings removed). Break up the meat and cook until browned thoroughly.
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Stir in Italian tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, and sliced olives. Mix well.
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Use a little water to rinse out the cans of tomatoes and add to the sauce.
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Pour in the dry red wine.
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Add basil, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, thyme, paprika, sugar, salt, and bay leaf.
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Allow the spices to meld into the sauce. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat.
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Let the sauce simmer for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, boil water and cook thin spaghetti according to package instructions.
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Once the sauce is done, remove the bay leaf.
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Serve the spaghetti topped with the sauce and garnish with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese.
This hearty spaghetti sauce recipe, lovingly crafted by Greg, is perfect for feeding a crowd or preparing ahead for those in need. The combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a medley of herbs and spices creates a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with thin spaghetti. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, craving a comforting meal, or looking to share some homemade goodness with others, Greg’s Good As Gold Spaghetti Sauce is sure to be a hit!