Spaghetti Sauce (Homemade)

Submitted by Chef AmberK

"Finally, a thick and rich Spaghetti Sauce with no tomato paste or tomato sauce. This "from scratch" recipe is easy, fresh and simple. I always decide to make spaghetti and then don't have tomato paste or sauce or I ran out of Italian seasoning. This is even better the next day. - A food processor can be used to smooth the sauce if the tomatoes are too chunky."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes or (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

directions

1. Brown meat, drain and reserve 2 Tbs of fat.
2. Saute onions in olive oil if using lean meat or use reserved fat.
3. Dissolve cornstarch with tomatoes. (Can blend at this point for desired texture).
4. Add meat and remaining ingredients and simmer about an hour. (Can be done on low in a crock pot for longer).