Momma’s Southern Harvest Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 fresh tomatoes, diced (or 1 can, 14 oz diced tomatoes)
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter (for good luck!)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Cooked spaghetti, for serving

Instructions:

1. Y’all, let’s get ready for some down-home, lip-smacking good Momma’s Southern Harvest Spaghetti! Get your pots and pans ready, ’cause we’re gonna make a dish that’ll make your taste buds sing!
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt that butter for some good luck! Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, and cook until browned and crumbly. Oh, it’s gonna smell so divine, y’all!
3. Now, add in the chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and the onions are translucent. Can y’all smell that? It’s the aroma of goodness!
4. Next, toss in the fresh tomatoes (or canned diced tomatoes) and tomato paste. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil (or fresh if you’re feeling extra fancy), crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Oh, baby, it’s gonna be packed with flavor!
5. If you’re in the mood, pour in that optional red wine for an extra punch of richness. Give it all a good stir and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer, covered, for a couple of hours. Y’all, this sauce is gonna be so thick and hearty!
6. Stir occasionally and taste along the way, adjusting the seasonings to your liking. If the sauce thickens too much, just add a little water or more tomato sauce to get it to the perfect consistency.
7. Now, it’s time to serve up a big ol’ plate of Momma’s Southern Harvest Spaghetti! Ladle that flavorful sauce over a bed of cooked spaghetti noodles. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle on some grated Parmesan cheese for that extra touch of deliciousness.
8. Gather ’round the table, call your loved ones, and get ready for a meal that’ll warm your soul. Momma’s Southern Harvest Spaghetti is a true taste of the South, made with love and a touch of that good luck butter. Enjoy, y’all!

Note: This recipe is meant to be shared with family and friends, so invite ’em all over and let the good times roll. Just remember, the secret ingredient is always love!