Spaghetti Sauce - Homemade - 1/2 cup serving

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 48
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 72.4
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 17.1 mg
  • Sodium: 289.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 6.0 g

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Introduction

This recipe makes about 6 quarts - which is 48 1/2-cup servings. When I make a batch, I freeze several dinner size portions so that I have a quick meal. This recipe makes about 6 quarts - which is 48 1/2-cup servings. When I make a batch, I freeze several dinner size portions so that I have a quick meal.
Number of Servings: 48

Ingredients

    3 pounds extra lean ground beef

    3 cloves (or more if you like garlic) fresh, minced garlic
    1 minced onion, medium sized
    1 minced bell pepper
    1 cup minced fresh mushrooms

    3 tablespoons parkay squeeze butter or olive oil

    herbs and spices - 1 tablespoon each
    Rosemary
    Herbes De Provence
    Oregano

    Other herbs and spices can be added as you wish.

    10 cups (about 5 15-ounce cans) tomato sauce
    2 cups water - use to rinse out the cans

Directions

In an 8 quart cooking pot, put butter and heat to sizzle point. Add the minced onion, garlic, mushrooms and pepper. Saute until soft.

Add the beef and spices. Brown the beef.

Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir well. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours. Can simmer all day. Just add water if thickens too much and stir occasionally.