Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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I received this recipe from my sister-in-law and use it all the time. The addition of pepperoni and cinnamon makes it extra special. My family says it's the best spaghetti sauce ever! —Wendy Prevost, Cody, Wyoming

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Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours 5 min.

Yield: 25 Servings

10 125 135

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup water
2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, diced
2 tablespoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until sauce reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Discard bay leaves. Serve immediately. Or cool and pour into jars; cover and refrigerate. Yield: 19 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 139 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 447 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Spaghetti Sauce in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p102