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Next Best Thing Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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July 14, 2020

Southern Cooking

The Next Best Thing Spaghetti Sauce Recipe captures the essence of homemade Italian cooking as it is experienced in the South.

Next Best Thing Spaghetti Sauce Recipe Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 large can (28 oz) tomatoes, either whole San Marzano or crushed tomatoes

½ cup water

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

1 medium sweet yellow onion, diced 

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)

½ teaspoon red pepper flake

Instructions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef until it has browned and the fat has rendered out. Drain the fat, then set the beef aside. 

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Saute the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent. 

Add the canned tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. If using canned whole tomatoes, break them up with a wooden spoon. 
Add the beef, water, tomato paste, salt, oregano, red pepper flake and the rest of the olive oil. Stir to combine.

Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Season to taste with additional salt, red pepper flake or oregano, if desired.

Mike Costello in Scalawag Magazine

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