authentic pasta sauce
The basics of this recipe came from the Italian family restaurant I cooked in many years ago. I make this sauce on the weekends when I have more time. The longer you simmer this, the better it gets. Perfect for Lasagna, Ravioli, or Tortellini. Add any ground meat and combine with your favorite shape of pasta. Freezes very well!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 large onion - diced
- 1/2 - green pepper - diced fine
- 1/2 - red sweet pepper - diced fine
- 10 ounces white mushrooms, diced fine
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes - 28 oz
- 2 cans diced tomatoes - 14 oz
- 1 - piece Parmesan rind - 2x2 inch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano - chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley - chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil - chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes - diced
- 2 - bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
How To Make authentic pasta sauce
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Step 1Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant - about 20 seconds.
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Step 2Add onions, mushrooms, green and red peppers and saute until tender - about 6-7 minutes.
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Step 3Combine sauteed veggies and all other ingredients in a soup pot and simmer for at least 90 minutes.
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Step 4Serve over your favorite pasta and Enjoy!
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Step 5**NOTE - you can use whole Italian tomatoes instead of crushed if you want to be more authentic but you will need to 'crush' them yourself before cooking, and you will also need to add 1 can of tomato paste to get the proper thickness.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Other Sauces
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#pasta sauce
Keyword:
#Spaghetti Sauce
Keyword:
#tomato sauce
Keyword:
#pasta sauce from scratch
Keyword:
#italian tomato sauce
Keyword:
#lasagna sauce
Keyword:
#ravioli sauce
Keyword:
#tortellini sauce
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Stove Top
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