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LaDonna's Spaghetti with Sauce

Name: LaDonna's Spaghetti with Sauce
Yield: 8 - 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 cup finely grated carrots; 4 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered; 5 cloves garlic, minced; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 2 pounds spaghetti

Rating: 4.35 stars

17 Ratings
16 Reviews
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This is a recipe I made up. I like using all fresh ingredients when in season, like pureed tomatoes for the tomato juice. But it is really good with the canned stuff. I'll make up a bunch and freeze. Makes for a quick meal, just to heat and serve over spaghetti. Also good for any recipe calling for tomato sauce.

By LaDonna Reed

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

8 - 12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat till done. Drain off grease.

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Step 2

Combine beef and onion, tomato juice, tomato paste, tomato sauce, grated carrots, seasoning, mushrooms, garlic, and salt and pepper in a large pot. Simmer 2 to 3 hours on very low heat.
Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

611.3 calories; 30.3 g protein; 81.2 g carbohydrates; 61.9 mg cholesterol; 1017.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

PHILLIP72

12/22/2002

This is one of the best spaghetti sauces I have ever made. I love fixing it for family and friends as they all go away with a smile. When I make this spaghetti sauce young and old alike love it. I highly recommend this sauce. It is a winner. Read More

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(10)

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MARY ANN PUTMAN

08/29/2002

Sorry LaDonna but no one in the family liked it except for my grandson (4 yrs. old). Read More

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(3)

17 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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PHILLIP72

12/22/2002

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akin2peter

12/03/2007

This is fantastic!! I used this with Roast Beef and Cheese Roll-Ups (5 star)and know I'll make triple batches in the future to freeze and store! Read More

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(6)

Tonya

01/29/2007

Really great sauce used in lasagna also everyone loved it!!! Read More

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(6)

Caitie.Nicks

07/26/2010

This sauce was rather tasty and my family loved it but I did leave out the carrots and the mushrooms for some of my family doesn't like mushrooms and I don't particularly like carrots in spaghetti sauce. So with taking those two items out it still definitely tasted good! Read More

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(5)

puckerup

02/08/2008

Very good and cheaper to make than store bought. Thanks for the recipe! I will definetly hang on to this one! Read More

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(4)

Sproutie

02/20/2009

I'm so glad to see a no-sugar recipe for spaghetti sauce here like my mom used to make. She took the tomato ingredients some onion garlic and carrot and blended them before adding it to the browned meat...less chunks for picky eaters I suppose lol! But the carrot in your recipe gives it a special something that sugar just can't match. Read More

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Buckwheat Queen

03/09/2015

ATTENTION: Definitely a keeper sauce recipe. I intended to make this in my slow cooker in 3.5 hours on low. After 2.5 I couldn't wait anymore. The aroma had me so intrigued I sampled it; simple yet divine. I ladled some over zucchini noodles instead of spaghetti even though it hadn't reduced all the way. Definitely perfect for pasta and eating as is or once reduced using for lasagne crespelle or ravioli. Wonderful on its own as a sauce for the famous Italian "scarpetta" which means using your bread to scoop it into your mouth no pasta required. After 4 hours on low it did reduce enough to make it a thick sauce. Thank you LaDonna Reed for this wonderful recipe. Read More

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MAXINE56

08/29/2002

this sauce is wonderful. I made extra and used it in my lasagna also. fantastic Read More

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MARY ANN PUTMAN

08/29/2002

Sorry LaDonna but no one in the family liked it except for my grandson (4 yrs. old). Read More

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Nutritional Information

LaDonna's Spaghetti with Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 11
Calories: 611.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 61 %

carbohydrates: 26 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 28 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 36 %

cholesterol: 21 %

vitamin a iu: 61 %

niacin equivalents: 153 %

vitamin b6: 44 %

vitamin c: 61 %

folate: 63 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 41 %

magnesium: 38 %

potassium: 40 %

sodium: 41 %

thiamin: 110 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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PHILLIP72

12/22/2002

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akin2peter

12/03/2007

This is fantastic!! I used this with Roast Beef and Cheese Roll-Ups (5 star)and know I'll make triple batches in the future to freeze and store!

Helpful

(6)

Tonya

01/29/2007

Really great sauce used in lasagna also everyone loved it!!!

Helpful

(6)

Caitie.Nicks

07/26/2010

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(5)

puckerup

02/08/2008

Very good and cheaper to make than store bought. Thanks for the recipe! I will definetly hang on to this one!

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(4)

Sproutie

02/20/2009

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(4)

Buckwheat Queen

03/09/2015

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MAXINE56

08/29/2002

this sauce is wonderful. I made extra and used it in my lasagna also. fantastic

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(3)

MARY ANN PUTMAN

08/29/2002

Sorry LaDonna but no one in the family liked it except for my grandson (4 yrs. old).

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