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Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce is a classic, meaty sauce that the whole family will love. Rich, hearty and slightly sweet. Perfect for Sunday supper.
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Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce

Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce is a classic, meaty sauce that the whole family will love. Rich, hearty and slightly sweet. Perfect for Sunday supper.
Keyword Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground sausage
  • 1 large onion, finely minced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 oz. tomato paste
  • 28 oz. tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Hot cooked pasta
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef and sausage in a large dutch oven and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes, then add onion and garlic. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, until meat is browned. Remove meat from pot. 
  • Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir around for about 2 minutes, until it darkens in color to a rust. Add tomato sauce, water, sugar, salt, parsley, basil and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Cook for an hour, stirring occasionally. You may need to cover the pot slightly so it doesn't spray sauce all over your stove.
  • Add meat mixture back to pot and cook another 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.