Homemade Sweet Spaghetti Sauce
Created by Cheesehead on February 26, 2012
- Servings: 20
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #4752
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey (or 1 pound lean ground beef, optional)
- 1 can (32 ounce) tomato sauce (no-salt-added)
- 8 ounces red wine
- 24 ounces water (or use all water and no wine)
- 3 cans (6 ounce) tomato paste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons instant minced onion
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (more less to your taste)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (or 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt substitute)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
How to Make
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Step 1: In large heavy bottomed pan, heat oil and saute garlic until golden (1 minute or so).
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Step 2: If using meat, add to pot and cook until brown.
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Step 3: Add all remaining ingredients, stirring thoroughly.
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Step 4: Bring to boil; turn down to simmer and cook 30 minutes.
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Step 5: Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
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Step 6: NOTE: I've also used Penzey's Pasta Sprinkle instead of the basil, oregano and onion powder. Use 4-5 teaspoons per recipe.