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Spaghetti or Ravoli Sauce

Vintage red sauce for pasta. 1950s family dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup red table wine
  • 1 No. 2-1/2 can minced tomatoes (about 3-1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Fry garlic and onion in oil until golden
  • Add celery and meat and cook, stirring often, until meat is brown.
  • Add remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer slowly for 2 hours.
  • Pour hot over cooked ravioli or spaghetti.
Keyword 1950s, dinner, favorites