For a richer flavor, consider using a combination of ground beef and ground pork. You can also substitute the white wine with chicken or beef broth. Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste. A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a subtle kick to the sauce. This sauce is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Mom's Sweet Spaghetti Sauce
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING7 People
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VIEWS139
A comforting and subtly sweet spaghetti sauce, reminiscent of classic family recipes. This sauce offers a delightful counterpoint to the typically acidic tomato-based sauces, creating a balanced and deeply satisfying meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol66 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein17 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium1117 mg
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Sugar31 g
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Fat29 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion and diced green bell pepper and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
02
Step
8 mins
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)
03
Step
6 mins
While the beef is browning, cook the bacon in a separate large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. (About 6-8 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside to drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.
05
Step
1 mins
Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, crumble it into small pieces.
06
Step
1 mins
Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings.
07
Step
1 mins
Stir in the drained mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
08
Step
1 mins
Pour in the white wine, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the skillet and incorporate any browned bits.
09
Step
1 mins
Stir in the granulated sugar, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10
Step
30 mins
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen. (30-60 minutes)
11
Step
1 mins
Stir in the crumbled bacon just before serving.
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Guiseppe Schaden
May 8, 2025Easy to follow instructions, and the sauce came out delicious.
Dayana Bosco
Apr 2, 2025I doubled the recipe and froze half for later. Worked great!
Whitney Ruecker
Oct 26, 2024This is exactly what I was looking for! My kids love sweet sauces and this was perfect.
Brooke Abshire
May 26, 2024I added a little bit of chili flake to balance the sweet. Great recipe!
Malvina Macgyver
May 8, 2024I let it simmer for an hour and the flavors were amazing. So good!