gina's spaghetti sauce

Kidder, MO
Updated on Aug 27, 2013

This sauce is very popular among my family members and friends. The fresh herbs are the key! It's a great way to have a delicious, but simple meal for a large group.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 medium onion - minced
  • 1 - sweet red pepper - chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 32 ounces chopped tomatoes
  • 32 ounces tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped marjoram
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 large can of sliced mushrooms

How To Make gina's spaghetti sauce

  • Step 1
    Brown meat with onion, pepper and garlic. Drain excess fat.
  • Step 2
    In large pot, add all ingredients, except mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 hours, making sure to stir occasionally. Don't let it stick!
  • Step 3
    About 10 minutes before serving, add mushrooms.
  • Step 4
    This makes about 2 1/2 quarts of sauce.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Category: Pork
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #sauce
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top

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