Barb's Spaghetti Sauce

Family Dinner Recipes

3/4 c. chopped onion 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3 Tbsp. olive oil 32 oz. tomato puree 12 oz. tomato paste 1 c. water 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 bay leaf (not to be eaten!) dash cayenne pepper 1 1/2 tsp. oregano

Barb lived next door to my parents before I was born, so when I would ask my mom to make "real spaghetti sauce," this is what I meant. I love this stuff. I could eat it by the bowlful. Sauté onion in olive oil until clear, add ground beef. Drain fat. In a large pot, combine onion, beef, garlic powder, tomato puree, tomato paste, water, sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaf, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, let simmer 45 minutes, or until of desirable consistency. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve over your favorite pasta with some crusty bread on the side.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday May 11th, 2004 and modified on Monday May 3rd, 2010