Mariu's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 15, 2009

We vacationed in Italy this summer, and had meat sauce that was wonderful and very different from the typical American version; much more meaty with tomato used more as a seasoning. This recipe fulfilled my hopes of being much more like a true Italian meat sauce. It was outstanding and my family loved it! Even my 2 pickiest kiddos who have flatly refused to eat spaghetti in the past gobbled it up. I doubled the recipe, seasoned the meat with some Emeril's essence, added more garlic than called for. Also added a can of tomato sauce in place of one of the cans of beef broth(3 cans beef broth, 1 can tomato sauce). This is our new spaghetti recipe; we absolutely love it! If you like a meaty sauce, you should definitely try this one.

—DTSCEP

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 02, 2002

Not a big fan of this sauce. It tastes too beefy (due to the amount of beef broth added)...no real hearty tomato flavor to it at all. I was disappointed.

—NICOLLEJ30

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Mar 02, 2011

This sauce was terrific. I read most of the other reviews and I agree that it had more of a beefy flavor and that is what sets it apart from other spaghetti sauces. I used 2 cans of 14.5 oz beef broth because I couldn't find 10.5 oz cans and I also added a 15oz can of tomato sauce plus 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of italian seasoning. I will be making this sauce in bigger batches in the future to freeze. I won't ever buy bottled sauce again. Thanks for the great recipe!

—gynnej

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Dec 22, 2008

AWESOME!!! My family wanted spaghetti tonight, but I dreaded the regular old tomato/marinara sauce. I am pregnant and could just hear the heartburn calling my name. I saw this recipe and made it according to instructions (no mushrooms though) and I am in love!!! It was great. The flavor was just right. Not too acidic. The kids liked it. Hubby liked it. I made a large batch and we are freezing the rest!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the recipe!!

—JBHERRON

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Jan 17, 2008

Loved having a beef style with no acidic tomato taste. simmering with the lid off for 2 hrs makes the sauce a perfect consistency. Family loves it

—SNAKEATE

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Dec 01, 2010

This was really good and a mild flavored sauce. Definitely not too tomatoey as some can be. My husband really liked it and asked that i make this one again. I used some dried celery and only a couple of T worth, canned portabella mushrooms, a can of tomato puree 10oz., and added a can of chicken broth as it was too thick after only 1 hour of simmering and it was all I had. I tossed in some corkscrew and rotini pasta and cooked it in the sauce adding broth as needed since I had everything pasta-wise BUT spaghetti on hand. It made sort of a pasta goulash that way and turned out really well. My diet conscious hubby even went back for seconds! Thanks for a great supper. UPDATE: 12.01.10 I made this again using fresh celery, fresh mint, and the tomato paste this time. I still used the canned portabella pieces. This knocked hubby's socks off once again! I used a large box/container of beef broth and then added a can of chicken after the first hour as it was too thick. AWESOME recipe! Thanks!

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Aug 29, 2002

This recipe is definitely a main stay. I added a half a pound of Italian sausage along with the ground beef, omitted the dried mint, because I couldn't find any. Kid tested positive.

—DEBBIE BACKRAK

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Aug 10, 2011

I thought this was pretty good. It's very "beefy" tasting and has a sort of rustic quality to it. It doesn't sport a bold tomato flavor. I almost feel like it would greatly benefit from adding some more herbs and crushed garlic about 15 minutes before it's completly finshed cooking.

—ASTCLAIR1

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Nutrition

Calories
627 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
65.7 g
21%

Cholesterol
72 mg
24%

Fat
27.8 g
43%

Fiber
4.5 g
18%

Protein
28.1 g
56%

Sodium
4578 mg
183%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mariu's Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 627
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.8g 43 %
Saturated Fat 10.7g 53 %
Cholesterol 72mg 24 %
Sodium 4578mg 183 %
Potassium 874mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 65.7g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18 %
Protein 28.1g 56 %
** Sugars 7g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 56 %
** Thiamin 88 %
Niacin 133 %
Vitamin B6 27 %
Magnesium 28 %
Folate 113 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.