Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cans crushed tomatoes (either regular or with basil, oregano and garlic) 28 oz. sized cans OR 12-15 fresh tomatoes (peeled, chopped and blended in a food processor)
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- a bunch of basil dried (probably 3 to 5 tbs)
- a bunch of black pepper (probably 1 to 2 tsp)
- 1 tbs sugar (optional)
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated or Romano Cheese
- green peppers minced, (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a 5+ qt. pot over medium heat, and add the onion.
- Saute for 10 minutes or so, stirring often and being careful not to burn it.
- Add the chopped or pressed garlic.
- Heat for another one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, black pepper, basil and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours stirring often.
- For the first half of the simmer time, do so with the pot uncovered, then cover.
- Add the cheese, stir in and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so.
- This will make the equivalent to 4-5 jars of sauce, and the cost is probably about half (and it tastes way better).
Notes
Here is my family spaghetti sauce recipe passed down from my grandmother in Italy - it is the best one you will ever cook - don't trust me - try it!
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