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cindi's red sauce for pasta

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cindi Hayward-Boger
Ardmore, AL

I made this recipe for dinner one night and just kept adding what I thought might taste good together for a different sauce. It really kicks up the flavor of a jarred sauce. We loved it!! It turns out very thick. You can add your favorite cheeses to this recipe also. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cindi's red sauce for pasta

  • 1/2 c
    yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped
  • 1 lb
    ground round, cooked and drained
  • 2 Tbsp
    celery leaves, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    red wine
  • 14 oz can
    diced tomatoes
  • 1 sm
    can tomatoe paste
  • Large jar
    your favorite pasta sauce

How To Make cindi's red sauce for pasta

  • 1
    Brown beef in a deep pot, drain, return to pot.
  • 2
    Add all the olive oil, veggies and seasonings, except wine. Simmor over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in wine and allow to reduce for about 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add 14 oz can of diced tomatoes, tomatoe paste,, stir in well. Then add your favorite jar of pasta sauce, stir together well.
  • 5
    Reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for about one hour.
  • 6
    Remove lid and allow to simmer another30 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving over your favorite cooked pasta.
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