Chicago Spaghetti Meat Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 lb Italian sausage
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1/2 lb ground beef
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1 cup onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup green bell pepper, diced
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28 oz crushed tomatoes
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6 oz tomato paste
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2 cups water
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese
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1 lb thick spaghetti
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Brown the Italian sausage and ground beef, breaking the meat into pieces with a wooden spoon.
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Add onion, garlic, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
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Stir in tomato paste, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
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Deglaze the pot with water and add crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook gently for 30 minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.