cindi's red sauce for pasta

(1 RATING)
21 Pinches
Ardmore, AL
Updated on Jan 16, 2012

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 pound ground round, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons celery leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomatoe paste
  • Large jar your favorite pasta sauce

How To Make cindi's red sauce for pasta

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

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