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Hearty Spaghetti with Pork
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
3 slices bacon
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry red wine
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian-style tomatoes, crushed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
   
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
In large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. In reserved drippings cook ground pork, pork sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Add wine; bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, brown sugar, basil, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until of desired consistency. Remove bay leaves. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti.
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