Vodka and Garlic Spaghetti Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 Large Onion1 package sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms6 Cloves Garlic2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive OilFresh BasilFresh Rosemary1/2 c Sun Dried Tomatoes1 can (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes1 can (14oz) Diced Tomatoes1 lb Ground Beef2 oz Citrus VodkaSalt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Peel and chop onion to pieces of desired size. Wash and slice mushrooms. Coarsely slice about 3 TBS fresh basil and about 1 TBS fresh rosemary. Using a large open pan ( I used a paella pan) heat the 2 TBS Olive oil over medium heat. Add whole garlic cloves to oil. a large spoon or a spatula (I used a potato masher) crush the garlic cloves in the oil. Continue to sautee garlic until it begins to brown slightly. Add basil and rosemary and sautee for another several minutes (enjoy the smell!). Add ground beef, onions, and mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, breaking up the ground beef and covering well with the garlic and herbs, Once the beef is thoroughly cook and onions are turning transparent add crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, stir well. Once mixed, add sun dried tomatoes and vodka. Stir well. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 45 minutes. Serve over pasta of choice. Makes 8-10 1 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMMAROSES.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 279.9
  • Total Fat: 18.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 48.2 mg
  • Sodium: 445.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 11.8 g

Member Reviews
  • LINNBRADY
    Sounds good. Can't wait to try it!
    Thank you for posting it - 3/30/09
  • JUDYMAES
    I'm the Mom whose recipe she used as a base and I must say that hers is way better than mine. - 3/29/09