Mom's classic spaghetti

A traditional dish my mom made for me as a child and one of the last meals I cooked for her! I remember coming home to the fragrant smell of the sauce cooking all day and her giving me a little bowl of the sauce to taste test it before serving it for dinner—such a yummy and easy meal for any time of the week. You can also prepare it in the slow cooker. I hope you guys enjoy it!

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Ingredients:

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  1. 1lb spaghetti noodles

  2. 1 diced yellow onion

  3. 4 garlic cloves, minced

  4. Ground beef

  5. Italian sausage

  6. 2tbs brown sugar

  7. Salt and pepper, to taste (about 2 tsps)

  8. Red pepper flakes (optional) about 1 tbsp

  9. 2tsp italian seasoning

  10. 1tsp parsley

  11. 6oz tomato paste

  12. 1/2 cup chicken broth

  13. 28oz can crushed tomatos

  14. 15oz diced tomatos

Directions:

  • In large pot or crock pot, add 1 tbs olive oil, sauté onions over medium heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened, then add minced garlic cloves.

  • Add beef and Italian sausage, until browned, breaking up as you stir. I love using this meat chopper.

  • Add Italian seasoning, parsley, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.

  • Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth, stir.

  • Bring to a boil then let simmer on low for 2-6 hours. (I left mine on low in the slow cooker for 6)

  • Enjoy over spaghetti noodles and top with a little Parmigiano-Reggiano!

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