Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/2 cups Good Red Wine
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce (15oz Can)
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 Oz Can)
  • 1 can Can Tomato Paste (6oz Can)
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Ground Cloves
  • 1 pound Spaghetti Noodles, Cooked According To Package Instructions

Method

  • Note: This is my moms tried and true spaghetti recipe and the best part about it is that it never disappoints!
  • Brown meat in a a large stock pot over medium heat with the onions and garlic.
  • When meat is browned, add red wine and allow to cook down until absorbed into meat mixture.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except noodles), cover and simmer for an hour and a half, stirring occasionally.
  • Note: This recipe can also be made in the Crockpot.
  • The only difference is that rather than adding the remaining ingredients into the pot to simmer, you would place the browned meat/onions/garlic and everything else into the Crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Also I usually double or even triple this recipe since our family loves spaghetti!
  • It makes great leftovers and is even better the next day!
  • If you are trying to eat healthier in a quest to stick to those New Years resolutions may I suggest using ground turkey and whole wheat pasta instead.
  • Itll be just as flavorful and because its healthier you can eat a little bit more and not feel guilty!
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese, fresh green beans, garlic bread and a big garden salad.
  • Bon Appetito!