Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed, or bulk sausage)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices )
28 ounces crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce )
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
¼ cup shredded carrot (or a pinch of sugar)
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or fresh basil (optional))

  • Prep Time10mins
  • Cook Time30mins
  • Servings8
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Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain fat.

Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, carrot, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until thickened.

Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Stir in fresh parsley if using.

Serve over spaghetti or cooked pasta.

Main Course,Pasta,Sauce
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