Marica's Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Marica's Spaghetti Meat Sauce

by Ross Taylor 2 years ago
2.8 (4)
551.6 kcal
47.4 g carbs
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Description

Try topping your next bowl of pasta with this hearty spaghetti sauce. For added flavor, try stirring in diced smoked ham just before serving. Serve with your favorite pasta.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 6 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 1 pinch dried tarragon
  • 1 pinch dried sage
  • 1 pinch dried rosemary
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
Directions
  1. 1. In a large skillet over medium heat saute the finely chopped onions, carrot, and celery with the 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine. Add the beef and pork and cook until brown. Add chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, tarragon, sage, rosemary, and bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an hour.
  2. 2. Near completion of cooking time add in mushrooms and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 551.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 47.4 g
protein: 28.4 g
saturated fat: 11.3 g
cholesterol: 86.3 mg
sodium: 1390.5 mg
fiber: 7.9 g
sugar: 5.8 g