Loved it. I didn't have some things so I improvised. Used fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder. I didn't have green pepper so I left it out. I took the advice of other reviews and cut the sugar down. I added two tablespoons at a time and it tasted right after about 6 tablespoons of sugar. I will make this again.
Followed recommendations and cut the sugar (1/2 cup) but it was still too sweet. Also I used fresh garlic because it's much more flavorful than the powder. Might try this recipe again but I'll add 2 TBS of sugar wait 10 minutes and taste. Then I'll add 1 TBS of sugar and repeat till it tastes "just right".
I made this sauce tonight for my family. My husband always says that my spaghetti sauce is missing something and he isn't sure what...until I made this sauce! He tasted it and said that all it needed now was pasta! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I did use only 1/4 c. sugar; minced garlic; fresh oregano; and instead of the tomato sauce I used a 28oz can of 'chunky crushed tomatos w/ basic garlic and oregano plus one small can of plain tomato sauce and the tomato paste and a vermouth cooking wine.
This sauce was wonderful - I don't get the other reviews - why would you comment that the sauce was too sweet when the recipe is called Mom's SWEET Spaghetti Sauce - sheesh - this is terrific just the way it is - thanks Langston28
Love it sugar amount was perfect that is why it is called "Sweet" spaghetti. Sweet spaghetti has been in our family for many years we use 2lbs beef and 1 cut of sugar --- hummy....
This is a good one...I used any left over wine.. Instead of just oregano I used Italian seasoning. Added 1 tbsp minced garlic. Decreased the sugar to 1/4 of a cup. And used 1/2 lb Italian sausauge instead of the bacon..I have been making this for years...Sooo yummy!
For someone who fail to cook decent bland spaghetti. THIS ONE IS A WINNER!!! Everyone love the recipes I felt like a chef!!!;-) This recipes is a good and I didn't follow the recipes but I kept adding recommended seasoning and sugar to taste!!:-) I also add sausage to it as well!! WONDEFUL!!!
This was a great recipe although I had to reduce the sugar to 2 Tbsp. I used fresh sliced mushrooms instead of the canned ones and added two tomatoes. Thanks!
I love this sauce although i would say add sugar to taste. I think a 1/4 cup is plenty.
