Mike’S Monster Spaghetti Sauce

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, hearty meat sauce loaded with mushrooms, olives, and red wine for a deep, complex flavor profile.
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This “Monster” spaghetti sauce is a robust, home-style classic that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. The combination of lean ground beef, savory mushrooms, and briny olives creates a hearty texture, while the addition of tomato paste and red wine adds a rich, tangy depth. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you need something satisfying but easy to prepare, this sauce simmers down to a thick, comforting consistency. It pairs beautifully with pasta or as a dipping sauce for bread. A versatile recipe that improves with time, making it ideal for meal prep or feeding a hungry family.

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Mike’S Monster Spaghetti Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 27.8

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This "Monster" spaghetti sauce is a robust, home-style classic that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. The combination of lean ground beef, savory mushrooms, and briny olives creates a hearty texture, while the addition of tomato paste and red wine adds a rich, tangy depth. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you need something satisfying but easy to prepare, this sauce simmers down to a thick, comforting consistency. It pairs beautifully with pasta or as a dipping sauce for bread. A versatile recipe that improves with time, making it ideal for meal prep or feeding a hungry family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large 4-quart saucepan, combine the spaghetti sauce mix packet contents, tomato paste, water, and butter according to package directions.
  2. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for about 20 minutes.
  3. While the sauce simmers, brown the lean ground hamburger in a separate skillet or by microwaving it in stages, breaking it up into small crumbles for even cooking.
  4. Drain all excess fat from the cooked ground beef thoroughly.
  5. Drain the water from the cans of sliced olives and mushrooms.
  6. Add the cooked ground beef, drained olives, drained mushrooms, and red wine to the simmering tomato sauce base.
  7. Stir in garlic powder to taste, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  8. Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer gently for at least 45 minutes to meld the flavors.
  9. Stir occasionally during the simmering process to prevent sticking.
  10. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more water or wine to reach desired consistency.
  11. Serve hot over cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 27.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 1.1g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: spaghetti sauce, meat sauce, ground beef, mushrooms, olives, red wine, tomato paste, simmered sauce, comfort food, american cuisine, easy dinner, family meal, hearty sauce, ground hamburger, garlic powder
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