Authentic Pasta Sauce
By
Brad Nichols
@bmnich
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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!
Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
10-12
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
1 Hr 30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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3 Tbspolive oil
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3 clovegarlic - minced
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1 largeonion - diced
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1/2green pepper - diced fine
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1/2red sweet pepper - diced fine
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10 ozwhite mushrooms, diced fine
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2 can(s)crushed tomatoes - 28 oz
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2 can(s)diced tomatoes - 14 oz
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1piece Parmesan rind - 2x2 inch
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1 1/2 Tbspsalt
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2 Tbspsugar
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1/2 tspblack pepper
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1 Tbspfresh oregano - chopped
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1 Tbspfresh parsley - chopped
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1 Tbspfresh basil - chopped
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1/2 tspdried chile flakes
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2 Tbspsun-dried tomatoes - diced
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2bay leaves
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1/2 tspItalian seasoning
How to Make Authentic Pasta Sauce
- Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant - about 20 seconds.
- Add onions, mushrooms, green and red peppers and saute until tender - about 6-7 minutes.
- Combine sauteed veggies and all other ingredients in a soup pot and simmer for at least 90 minutes.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and Enjoy!
- **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.
