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Weight Watcher’s Spaghetti Sauce!!!

Weight Watcher’s Spaghetti Sauce!!!

INGREDIENTS
  • 5 pounds ground beef (I used ground round)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 whole large yellow onions, diced
  • 2 whole green bell peppers, seeded And diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white wine (or low sodium beef broth if you prefer)
  • 2 (28 ounces) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounces) can tomato paste
  • 1 jar Trader Joe’s marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 4 whole bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • ¼ cup finely minced fresh parsley (or 3 tablespoons parsley flakes)
  • 1 whole rind from one wedge Parmesan (optional)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • pinch of cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 pounds spaghetti, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil
  • Extra minced parsley, for serving
  • Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
INTRUCTIONS :
  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until totally browned.
  2. Remove meat from pot with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Discard any grease in the pot, but do not clean the pot. Drizzle in olive oil.
  4. When it is heated, throw in the diced onion and diced bell pepper.
  5. Stir it around for 1 1/2 minutes, then add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Pour in the wine and allow it to bubble up and reduce for about 1 1/2 minutes.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and marinara sauce.
  8. Stir to combine, then add oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper (if using).
  9. Stir, then add cooked ground beef and stir to combine.
  10. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  11. Add a little water or some low-sodium broth if it needs more liquid.

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