Ma Hunsicker's Spaghetti Sauce
A cherished spaghetti sauce packed with rich flavors and a perfect balance of ingredients, making it a family favorite for generations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds extra-lean (94%) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 5 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 package (8 ounce) white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 each onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (28 ounce) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 can (28 ounce) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (6 ounce) tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or to taste
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY’S®) or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the ground beef to the pot, cooking and stirring until it’s browned and crumbly (about 5 to 7 minutes).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add chopped celery, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and chopped green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften (5 to 7 minutes).
- Combine the softened vegetables with the browned beef in the large pot.
Cooking
- Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped garlic, white sugar, dried oregano, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and dried parsley.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 hours.
Serving
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta and optionally top with grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.
- Pair with a green salad and garlic bread, or use in lasagna or on pizza.
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Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider adjusting the seasoning to taste. The longer the sauce simmers, the richer the flavor will be.