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Spaghetti Sauce Mix

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Make your own spaghetti sauce mix to store in your pantry for fresh tasting sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup instant minced onion
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. dried green pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. instant minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. dried Iralian seasoning

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well with wire whisk. Spoon mixture into a tightly closed container and store in a cool, dry place. Use mix within 6 months. Makes four batches of spaghetti sauce.

To make spaghetti sauce:

Brown 1 lb. lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat and drain well. Add 2-8 oz. cans tomato sauce, 1-6 oz. can tomato paste, 2-3/4 cups tomato juice or water, and 1/3 cup seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer spaghetti sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 4-6

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