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Zippy Spaghetti Sauce

9 reviews
Contest Ribbon Contest Winner
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

3 quarts

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
This thick and hearty sauce goes a long way to satisfy my hungry family. They enjoy any leftovers ladled over thick slices of grilled garlic bread. To make sure I have the ingredients on hand, I keep a bag of chopped green pepper in my freezer and minced garlic in my fridge—always! —Elaine Priest, Dover, Pennsylvania
Zippy Spaghetti Sauce
Zippy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain.
  2. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, cheese, wine, olives, parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 255 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 930mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.