DE LUXE ITALIAN
SPAGHETTI SAUCE |
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This
hearty sauce, generous with beef and memorable in its blend |
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of
flavours, won a special mention in Chatelaine's 12th annual |
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Family
Favorites contest. |
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1/2 |
cup salad oil |
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1/2 |
cup chopped onion |
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1/2 |
cup chopped green pepper |
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1 |
lb minced beef |
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1/2 |
cup chopped celery |
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2 |
cloves garlic, crushed |
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1 |
(20-oz) can tomatoes |
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1 |
(6-oz) can tomatoe paste |
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1 |
(10-oz) can mushrooms and juice |
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1 |
(4-oz) bottle chopped olives |
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1 |
cup grated cheddar cheese |
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1 1/2 |
tsp salt |
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2 |
chilli peppers (or 1/2 tsp crushed) |
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1/4 |
tsp black pepper |
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1/4 |
tsp thyme |
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1 |
tsp sugar |
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1/4 |
tsp oregano |
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2 |
bay leaves |
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1 |
pt boiling water (2-cups) |
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1 |
cup dry red or white table wine |
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Heat
the oil in a large heavy saucepan. |
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Add
onion and green pepper and cook gently for 5 minutes. |
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Add beef and stir-fry over low heat for about
10 minutes or until browned. |
Add
all remaining ingredients except wine. |
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Cover
and cook slowly, for about 2 hours. |
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Stir
in wine, then simmer for another hour. |
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Taste
and add salt if necessary. |
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Makes
about 6 cups. |
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Serve
over hot pasta. |
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