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i think i got it spaghetti sauce

(1 rating)
Cookenwithlov avatar
Recipe by
Linda Smith
@Cookenwithlov
Oelwein, IA

When I got married 28 years ago I had no idea how to make spaghetti sauce just always used canned or jar sauces, this was one of my hubby's favorites and he did not like canned or jar, so he proceeded to teach me well before too long I was doing it myself but even though he liked it I didn't, was just not right so I kept adding or taking away until yesterday and I finally got it so I can be proud of it. So here it is, hope you enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 7 -8
prep time 45 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For i think i got it spaghetti sauce

  • 1 md
    onion (diced)
  • 2 stalk
    celery (diced)
  • 1
    green or red pepper (diced)
  • 1 lg
    carrot( shredded)
  • 4 clove
    garlic (diced)
  • 1 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 4 c
    good tomato juice
  • 1 can
    tomato soup (undluted)
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 10
    meat balls

How To Make i think i got it spaghetti sauce

  • 1
    In a large sauté pan add the first 4 ingredients, cook on medium till tender .
  • 2
    In a large soup pot add next 2 ingredients, cook on medium.
  • 3
    Put spices in (I use a coffee grinder and pulse a few minutes,) add to the soup pot.
  • 4
    Add veggies to the soup pot when tender.
  • 5
    Bring to a boil turn to low and simmer for 2 hours stirring often.
  • 6
    Add Meat balls and simmer till warmed through, add sugar and mix well. Cook another few minutes till sugar is cooked in.
  • 7
    I used homemade meat balls, but you can use frozen.
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