Claire's Sketti Sauce for Picky Eaters (1/2 C)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 32
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 123.3
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 23.0 mg
  • Sodium: 357.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 7.0 g

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Introduction

I created this recipe in my teens using my mother's recipe combined with parts of a meatballs recipe I found in an old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. Originally, it had green peppers, mushrooms, olives, and celery in it. Thanks to the picky eaters in my family, I reduced the veggies while maintaining the flavor. The sauce brand and flavor is your choice, but I typically use the traditional Ragu.

This sauce is usually even better after a day in the fridge and reheated. I created this recipe in my teens using my mother's recipe combined with parts of a meatballs recipe I found in an old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. Originally, it had green peppers, mushrooms, olives, and celery in it. Thanks to the picky eaters in my family, I reduced the veggies while maintaining the flavor. The sauce brand and flavor is your choice, but I typically use the traditional Ragu.

This sauce is usually even better after a day in the fridge and reheated.
Number of Servings: 32

Ingredients

    2 32-oz Jars of Ragu Tomato/Spaghetti Sauce (Traditional flavor)
    1 Pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
    1 Pound Ground Sage Bulk Sausage
    1 Small Onion, finely chopped
    2 Cloves Garlic, minced
    1/2 to 1 tsp Oregano
    1 to 2 Tbls Parsley
    1/2 to 1 tsp dried Thyme
    1/2 to 1 tsp dried Rosemary
    1 tsp to 1 Tbls dried Basil
    1/4 to 1/2 tsp Anise Seed
    1 Tbls Italian Seasoning
    1/4 to 1/2 tsp Celery Seed

Directions

Brown ground beef and sausage in a large pot - drain fat when done. Add onions to beef/sausage mixture and cook until they become translucent. Add garlic and remaining seasonings, cooking until well-combined and aroma is heavenly. Add Ragu sauce and heat through.

Makes about 32 1/2-cup servings.