Kids' Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Kids' Favorite Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb Italian chicken sausage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 3 minced garlic cloves; 2 medium celery ribs, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and shredded; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon paprika; 14 ounces tomato sauce; 11 ounces tomato juice; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1/4 cup red table wine (optional); 1/2 cup water

Submitted by internetnut

"No added sugar here. This isn't a sweet sauce, but a very hearty sauce. I found this in Valentine Treats book. My family liked this sauce and I liked the fact I was getting veggies into our diets. When I made this sauce I used ground chicken/turkey sausage, I used fine chopped petite baby carrots, I was out of tomato juice so I used tomato sauce, and I substituted water for the red table wine."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 17
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb Italian chicken sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ cups chopped onions
3 minced garlic cloves
2 medium celery ribs, diced
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon celery salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
14 ounces tomato sauce
11 ounces tomato juice
6 ounces tomato paste
¹⁄₄ cup red table wine (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup water

directions

In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage. (You won't need any additional fat; the sausage will provide enough). Use a wooden spoon to crumble and mix the meats.
Meanwhile, in a dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil and onion and saute until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, and carrots and continue to saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the oregano, basil, celery salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned meat into the dutch oven. Stir in the tomato sauce, juice, and paste; wine; and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat to low and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the sauce cool to room temperature. If desired, use a hand blender to pulse the sauce several times for a smoother consistency. Reheat and serve over your favorite pasta. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 4 months.

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