In Search Of The Ultimate Spaghetti Pizza Pasta Sauce Recipes

RESTAURANT STYLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a large heated skillet or saucepot add olive oil and sausage. Saute sausage on both sides until it browns.
• When the sausage has browned add the diced onion and chopped garlic. Continue cooking until the onions are translucent, but do not allow them to burn!
• Add crushed tomatoes, rinse cans with just a little water and add to the sauce (if crushed tomatoes are not available use whole tomatoes and crush by hand or with an immersion blender).
• add chopped basil, sea salt and black pepper to taste (don't over season, you can always add more later). If you choose to add sugar now is the time to add it.
• After your sauce has reached a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and continue to cook for at least two hours. If you've got the time let it simmer for 4-6 hours for an amazingly rich tomato sauce.

MOM'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, mushrooms, onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, basil, and 1 pinch of baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 4 hours minimum.
• Stir in another pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan in to the sauce.
• After the sauce is fork consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese. Watch that the cheese does not burn. Taste sauce. If it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer another 1/2 hour.
• Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, reheat and serve.

IN SEARCH OF THE ULTIMATE SPAGHETTI/PIZZA/PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In large pot combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree and diced tomatoes.
• Add 1/2 cup of red wine and 1/2 cup water.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
• Stir in seasonings (salt, pepper, oregano, basil) and grated cheese.
• In frying pan heat olive oil and brown sausage or meat-balls.
• Remove the meat from the pan (saving the drippings) and add to the simmering sauce.
• In the same frying pan sauté the onions and garlic (adding more oil if necessary) until translucent.
• Add onions and garlic to simmer sauce.
• Deglaze the frying pan with 1/2 cup of red wine and add to the simmering sauce.
• Stirring occasionally, simmer for three hours or until of desired consistency.
• To thicken sauce crack the lid and allow to cook down.
• To thin add a little more red wine.
• Serve on spaghetti, ravioli or use on pizza.