Main Dishes

Mama's World Famous Spaghetti

Cheryl Culver
August 11, 2013
130

My family will give up a steak dinner for this spaghetti. It is a recipe I have been perfecting for years and it is so good

12
Total Time:1 hour 20 mins

Cook Time:1 hour





Ingredients:

Serves: 10-14 Yield:4.0 quarts
2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup red wine (a good Cabernet!)
1 lb spaghetti
parmesan cheese
Directions: In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir. Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste,...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
120

Sodium
292mg
12% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
20g
7% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV
DinnerBoiled