With the holidays in full swing for the past two months, I have been bringing you all lots and lots of sweets. I mean lots. And as much as I love sweet treats, it’s about time to get back on our normal track. And what better to start with than some good ‘ole comfort food….spaghetti.

Let me tell you, I have never been a big fan of spaghetti. I don’t really know why, it’s just not my thing. Recently I have been on a mission to change that.

After trying a few recipes, I was ready to give up. It doesn’t help that Joel doesn’t really like red sauce either. I decided to give it one more shot and I am so glad I did!

This Sicilian Spaghetti is sweet and spicy and the most delicious sauce I have ever made. I recommend doubling the recipe because it freezes well. It makes for an awesome and easy weeknight meal (just thaw it, heat it and throw it over some hot pasta).

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Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce

Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce is a classic, meaty sauce that the whole family will love. Rich, hearty and slightly sweet. Perfect for Sunday supper.

Active Time2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Keyword: Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground sausage
• 1 large onion, finely minced
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 12 oz. tomato paste
• 28 oz. tomato sauce
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried parsley
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4-1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• Hot cooked pasta
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Cook ground beef and sausage in a large dutch oven and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes, then add onion and garlic. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, until meat is browned. Remove meat from pot. 
• Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir around for about 2 minutes, until it darkens in color to a rust. Add tomato sauce, water, sugar, salt, parsley, basil and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Cook for an hour, stirring occasionally. You may need to cover the pot slightly so it doesn't spray sauce all over your stove.
• Add meat mixture back to pot and cook another 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.