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My father is very opinionated, especially about food. This recipe received his almost unreachable stamp of approval. I have yet to hear a disagreement from anyone who has tried it! —Melissa Taylor, Higley, Arizona
This recipe is:
Diabetic Friendly
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Facts 1 cup sauce (calculated without spaghetti) equals 298 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 557 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 2 fat.
Originally published as Stamp-of-Approval Spaghetti Sauce in Taste of Home February/March 2009, p16
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by bridgettevh
Excellent! I added mushrooms and celery while cooking the meat. I omitted ground beef. I used sweet and hot italian saisage mixed, removed from casing and crumbled. I added 1/4 cup red wine to the crockpot, brown sugar instead of white sugar. I also added a little rosemary, thyme, and beef boullion. This was the BEST!!! Bold and tons of flavor!
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by grannysmith356
This is the best I have ever had every one enjoyed it. My great grandson said don't lose that recipe.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by slyfox2
This spaghetti is wonderful, my 2 teens and my hubby loved it. they have requested it just about every week since I made it the first time!! Definitely a keeper!!!
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by MissKarla
The ease of this recipe was wonderful. I will make it again but with changes. I prefer a bolder taste with spices and will go with less meat (cut down on the hamburger). Served three other adults and two really liked it the way it was. This is a recipe that definitely can be changed to one's preference. I would recommend to make as written then decide.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by 4evermore
Wow, I don't understand all the bad comments. This is a serving for 12 recipe with a 1/4 sugar! That's maybe a teaspoon of sugar per serving. Not bad in my book. Personnally I don't like sweet sauces so I would leave out the sugar. And what's now wrong with tomato paste? I don't get it. It sounds like a great recipe with a lot of flavor from fresh herbs and spices. I rarely have meat with my sauce so I will try with and without. Having it cook in a crock pot is a bonus.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2012 by heishman01
My father is a very picky eater but this is one of his favorite. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Definitely a keeper.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2012 by BaileySmith
My family really enjoyed this dish. My husband didn't even complain about eating left overs the next day!
Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by Coryskitchen
The smell while it cooks is amazing! I couldn't wait to try it!! Then it came down to taste, after all the anticipation... it fell short. Bland and no kick. Bummed!
Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by smelonas
This makes a huge amount. I had to freeze 2 containers full and I still had enough sauce to eat for 3 days. The only thing I would do different next time is omit the sugar. That gave it a sweet flavor that didn't jive with my family. I added 2 large cans of mushrooms and 1 large can of sliced olives. I thought it was excellent.
Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by kingdom17
Overall I thought this was a good recipe...just thought the worcestershire was a little overpowering...would decrease it to 1/8 c next time.
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