THREE-MEAT SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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"I simmer this hearty sauce in large batches, freeze it and use it for spaghetti, lasagna, mostaccioli and pizza," writes Ellen Stringer of Fairmont, West Virginia. "I adapted the original recipe until I came up with the perfect sauce. I've received many compliments from friends and family. I simmer it in a large electric roaster instead of on the stovetop," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 11.5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup chopped pepperoni
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti and additional Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, mushrooms, pepperoni, cheese, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic salt, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Serve with spaghetti and sprinkle with additional cheese., Freeze Option: Cool sauce. Freeze in serving-sized portions in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use frozen sauce, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.