Spaghetti Sauce (Olive Garden

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, sweet-and-savory copycat sauce blending ground beef with tomato and fruit jelly for a unique comfort food experience.
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This hearty spaghetti sauce offers a unique twist on traditional Italian-American flavors by incorporating grape jelly for a subtle sweetness that balances the savory ground beef and tomatoes. The result is a thick, robust sauce with a deep, complex flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want something quick yet impressive. The combination of onion soup mix, V-8 juice, and pre-made spaghetti sauce creates a rich base, while the jelly adds a glossy finish and a hint of fruitiness. Serve over hot spaghetti for a family-friendly meal that brings home-style warmth to your table.

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Spaghetti Sauce (Olive Garden

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 551.9

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This hearty spaghetti sauce offers a unique twist on traditional Italian-American flavors by incorporating grape jelly for a subtle sweetness that balances the savory ground beef and tomatoes. The result is a thick, robust sauce with a deep, complex flavor profile that is both comforting and satisfying. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want something quick yet impressive. The combination of onion soup mix, V-8 juice, and pre-made spaghetti sauce creates a rich base, while the jelly adds a glossy finish and a hint of fruitiness. Serve over hot spaghetti for a family-friendly meal that brings home-style warmth to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground round and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
  4. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, V-8 juice, jar of spaghetti sauce, onion soup mix, and grape jelly.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until the jelly has completely melted and the sauce is thickened and piping hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 551.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.2g58%
Saturated Fat 9.3g47%
Cholesterol 181.6mg61%
Sodium 154.8mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 48.6g98%

* 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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