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Lots O'Veggies Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

By: debrasteward  
"This Italian sausage and ground beef recipe is full of vegetables and Italian herbs -- the longer it cooks the better! Full of flavor, and makes a great base sauce for lasagna. It's critical to use fresh basil, other herbs may be dried. Do not use canned tomatoes which have any corn syrup in them. Home canned tomato equivalent is 3 quarts. If you want a spicier sauce add either crushed red pepper to taste or use hot Italian sausage."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 4 ounces fresh basil, julienned
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and ground beef until brown. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set aside.
  2. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil until translucent. Stir in green and red bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and carrots and cook until just tender. Stir in basil, spinach, thyme, oregano, garlic, sugar and salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes, stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 334 | Total Fat: 20.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by Jennifer : ) 
My husband and I very much enjoyed this recipe this evening. This is what I did... I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2006 by KRISTON SCOTT 
I modified the recipe for cooking in a slow cooker. It came out very well! MORE
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Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by BAKKERJE 
Yum! I ended up blending about two-thirds of the sauce to make it smoother and to "hide" the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by OCTOVUS 
This needs time to thicken after it has cooked. With 3 cans of tomatoes it is too runny... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by MOLLE888 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Delicious! I used sweet Italian turkey sausage and ground turkey to make it healthier. I only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by tasha 
i loved this! had to use turky italian style sausage and omit the ground beef, but kept it the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by Thisni Caza Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Highly recommended...check out the nutrition info! A little high in fat (for me) but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by Snow likes to cook 
I ussully make complete recipes as stated, but I didn't have mushrooms, a red pepper or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by JDVMD 
Yummy sauce. I did, however, used canned tomatoes. Delicious, served over penne pasta. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2005 by APANTHESIS 
Very good and hearty. Great over paste. MORE

 
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