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Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce

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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;€™s 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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 596.9
Dietary: Omnivore, Vegan, Vegetarian
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;€™s 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
  • 2 pound Ground round
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 14 ounce Can stewed tomatoes -- cut
  • 6 ounce V-8 juice
  • 1 jar (15-16 oz) Prego Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 envelope Onion soup mix
  • 1/2 cup Grape jelly
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the ground round and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or fork, until browned and no longer pink.
  3. 3
    Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
  4. 4
    Stir in the stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, Prego spaghetti sauce, onion soup mix, and grape jelly.
  5. 5
    Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. 6
    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.

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