Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce

60 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Prep your veggies: dice one onion and one bell pepper, and mince four cloves of garlic.
  2. 2Prep your veggies: dice one onion and one bell pepper, and mince four cloves of garlic.
  3. 3Prep your veggies: dice one onion and one bell pepper, and mince four cloves of garlic.
  4. 4In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1 lb of 80/20 ground beef, 1/2 lb of sweet Italian sausage, and 1/2 lb of spicy Italian sausage in a little avocado oil over medium-high heat.
  5. 5In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1 lb of 80/20 ground beef, 1/2 lb of sweet Italian sausage, and 1/2 lb of spicy Italian sausage in a little avocado oil over medium-high heat.
  6. 6In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1 lb of 80/20 ground beef, 1/2 lb of sweet Italian sausage, and 1/2 lb of spicy Italian sausage in a little avocado oil over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Once the meat is browned, add in the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for four to five minutes until tender.
  8. 8Once the meat is browned, add in the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for four to five minutes until tender.
  9. 9Once the meat is browned, add in the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for four to five minutes until tender.
  10. 10Add about a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce and Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning to taste.
  11. 11Add about a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce and Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning to taste.
  12. 12Add about a teaspoon or two of Worcestershire sauce and Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning to taste.
  13. 13Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  14. 14Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  15. 15Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  16. 16Add the minced garlic and mix well.
  17. 17Add the minced garlic and mix well.
  18. 18Add the minced garlic and mix well.
  19. 19Make a little space in the skillet and add one to two tablespoons of tomato paste to the bottom of the pan to develop a fond.
  20. 20Make a little space in the skillet and add one to two tablespoons of tomato paste to the bottom of the pan to develop a fond.
  21. 21Make a little space in the skillet and add one to two tablespoons of tomato paste to the bottom of the pan to develop a fond.
  22. 22Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of dry red wine (optional, you can use beef stock instead).
  23. 23Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of dry red wine (optional, you can use beef stock instead).
  24. 24Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of dry red wine (optional, you can use beef stock instead).
  25. 25Add one 28-oz can of crushed tomatoes, one 28-oz can of chopped tomatoes, and one 16-oz can of tomato sauce. Mix to combine.
  26. 26Add one 28-oz can of crushed tomatoes, one 28-oz can of chopped tomatoes, and one 16-oz can of tomato sauce. Mix to combine.
  27. 27Add one 28-oz can of crushed tomatoes, one 28-oz can of chopped tomatoes, and one 16-oz can of tomato sauce. Mix to combine.
  28. 28Season with salt and pepper to taste, add two pinches of sugar to balance the acidity, and add fresh basil leaves.
  29. 29Season with salt and pepper to taste, add two pinches of sugar to balance the acidity, and add fresh basil leaves.
  30. 30Season with salt and pepper to taste, add two pinches of sugar to balance the acidity, and add fresh basil leaves.
  31. 31Cover and let simmer on low for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  32. 32Cover and let simmer on low for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  33. 33Cover and let simmer on low for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  34. 34Meanwhile, cook your spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and toss with two tablespoons of butter.
  35. 35Meanwhile, cook your spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and toss with two tablespoons of butter.
  36. 36Meanwhile, cook your spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and toss with two tablespoons of butter.
  37. 37Add the meat sauce to the cooked pasta. The cook prefers mixing the sauce into the pasta, while his wife prefers the sauce on top.
  38. 38Add the meat sauce to the cooked pasta. The cook prefers mixing the sauce into the pasta, while his wife prefers the sauce on top.
  39. 39Add the meat sauce to the cooked pasta. The cook prefers mixing the sauce into the pasta, while his wife prefers the sauce on top.
  40. 40Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
  41. 41Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
  42. 42Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 28 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 28 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 28 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 0.5 lb sweet italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb sweet italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb sweet italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb hot italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb hot italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb hot italian sausage
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup dry red wine
  • 0.25 cup dry red wine
  • 0.25 cup dry red wine
  • 1 herbes de provence
  • 1 herbes de provence
  • 1 herbes de provence
  • 1 red pepper flakes
  • 1 red pepper flakes
  • 1 red pepper flakes
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 onion powder
  • 1 onion powder
  • 1 onion powder
  • 2 pinches sugar
  • 2 pinches sugar
  • 2 pinches sugar
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 1 fresh basil
  • 2 tbsps tomato paste
  • 2 tbsps tomato paste
  • 2 tbsps tomato paste
  • 1 package spaghetti
  • 1 package spaghetti
  • 1 package spaghetti
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 1 parmesan cheese
  • 1 parmesan cheese
  • 1 parmesan cheese
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 fresh chopped parsley

Equipment

large potknifecutting boardmeat masher