My Mom's Spaghetti

One of my all time favorite meals growing up was my Mom's spaghetti. (In fact it is my all time favorite still!) I can never get enough of the yummy meat sauce. Sometimes I would even just have a bowl full of the sauce with lots of cheddar cheese, no noodles, just the sauce and cheese. Heaven!

This recipe was a constant go to in college for me. It's super easy and makes quite a bit.  I could feed all my roomies and friends or save it for later. It freezes great! Nathan and I love having it stocked up in the freezer ready to go for a quick delicious meal.

Here's what you will need for the Meat Base:

¼ tsp salt

1 lb. hamburger

1 lb. Italian sausage

1 tsp garlic powder (or one crushed garlic clove)

1 yellow onion (chopped)

4 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes (Italian or regular…I use both)

2 Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Packets (Walmart brand)

Directions:

• Spread salt on the bottom of a large pot. On medium heat, brown 1 lb. hamburger and 1 lb. Italian sausage together.
• While meat is still slightly pink, add 1 tsp garlic and 1 chopped onion to the pot.
• Once the meat and onion are cooked thoroughly, add 4 cans of diced tomatoes and 2 Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce packets. Stir until mixed well.
• Let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes or so. Then cool and divide into fourths to freeze. (About 2 ½ cups) For a bigger family divide in half. (About 5 cups)

To finish the sauce you will need:

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Packet

2 ½ cups of thawed meat base

Directions:

• Thaw spaghetti mixture from above. Warm in a saucepan on medium low to medium heat.
•  Add 1 can of tomato sauce and 1 packet of Thick and Zesty Spaghetti Sauce.
• Occasionally stir until heated through and serve over noodles of your choice.

Serves 3-4 

Seriously so good!!!

Here's a picture of the recipe: