Wedding Gift Spaghetti Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Hearty Wedding Gift Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

200 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
3 cloves garlic , chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 pound mild sausage
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt ( optional )
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
76 fluid ounces water
1 can tomato puree
3 cans tomato paste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
399
Sugar
9g
Fat
31g
Wedding Gift Spaghetti Sauce is a classic Italian-American recipe often served at family gatherings and special occasions. While the origins of the name are uncertain, the recipe itself is a crowd-pleaser, combining ground beef and sausage with a variety of herbs and spices for a complex and savory sauce. This recipe yields a large batch of sauce that is perfect for serving over spaghetti or other pasta shapes. Be sure to accompany it with garlic bread and a simple side salad to complete the meal.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil together on medium heat.
2.Add onions and garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant.
3.Add ground beef and sausage, and cook until browned.
4.Add Italian seasoning, salt, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper, and stir well to combine.
5.Add water, tomato puree, and tomato paste, and stir well to combine.
6.Simmer the sauce on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.

PROS

This recipe produces a large batch of hearty and flavorful spaghetti sauce that can feed a crowd or be frozen for later use.

CONS

The long cooking time may not be feasible for some busy schedules, and the high fat content can be a concern for those watching their cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest option, it does offer some nutritional benefits from the tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.
Onions and garlic are also rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties that can support overall health.

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