Source:

Sarah

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped onions
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz (784 grm). diced tomatoes
• 2 15 oz (420 grm). cans tomato sauce
• 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) parsley
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
• 3/4 tbsp (10 ml) salt
• 2 tsp (10 ml). oregano
• 2 tsp (10 ml). basil
• 1 lb (.5 kg). ground beef
• cooked spaghetti
• parmesan cheese

Preparation

• Saute onion in oil until transparent.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, sugar, salt, oregano and basil.
• Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 1 hour.
• Brown ground beef and drain excess grease.
• Add beef to spaghetti sauce and cook 30 minutes more.
• Serve with spaghetti and parmesan cheese.

Comments

It may sound strange to add sugar to spaghetti sauce, but trust me, it's the secret to a great spaghetti sauce. The sugar cuts the acid of the tomatoes and bitter flavor of the garlic in the sauce. If using fresh tomatoes instead of canned increase salt to 1 T. and decrease sugar to 3/4 T. This sauce is also good without meat. Enjoy!