This homemade spaghetti sauce captures the comforting essence of restaurant-style dining with a unique twist. By combining ground beef with stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, and a hint of grape jelly, you create a deeply flavorful, richly textured sauce that is both savory and subtly sweet. The addition of onion soup mix provides a robust aromatic base, eliminating the need for chopping fresh onions while delivering that familiar savory punch. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, budget-friendly meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. Serve over your favorite pasta, with crusty bread for dipping, or as a topping for baked potatoes. This versatile sauce is a crowd-pleaser that delivers big flavor with minimal effort, bringing a taste of Italian-American comfort food straight to your family table.
Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce
Description
This homemade spaghetti sauce captures the comforting essence of restaurant-style dining with a unique twist. By combining ground beef with stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, and a hint of grape jelly, you create a deeply flavorful, richly textured sauce that is both savory and subtly sweet. The addition of onion soup mix provides a robust aromatic base, eliminating the need for chopping fresh onions while delivering that familiar savory punch. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, budget-friendly meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. Serve over your favorite pasta, with crusty bread for dipping, or as a topping for baked potatoes. This versatile sauce is a crowd-pleaser that delivers big flavor with minimal effort, bringing a taste of Italian-American comfort food straight to your family table.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground round and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or fork, until browned and no longer pink.
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Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
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Stir in the stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, Prego spaghetti sauce, onion soup mix, and grape jelly.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is piping hot and the jelly has completely melted into the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 596.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 37.7g59%
- Saturated Fat 9.3g47%
- Cholesterol 181.6mg61%
- Sodium 167.3mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.7g5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 9.1g
- Protein 50.8g102%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
