Grandma Gozzi's Spaghetti Sauce

Submitted by Sissylu

"I got this recipe out of a magazine several years ago and it's one of my most favorite spaghetti sauces. It came from an Italian family in New Jersey. Thank you Grandma Gozzi!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup oil, preferably olive
• 1 onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (35 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, puree'
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic.
3. Cook until onion softens, 5-8 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato puree'.
5. Reduce heat to low; cook, partially covered, 1 hour.
6. Stir in tomato paste, basil, oregano and 1 cup of water; cook, partially covered, until thickened, about 1 hour.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Chatty Patty]

Hi Sissylu, I have made your recipe twice now.  The first time I made it exactly as written.  The second time I added  some chopped green pepper along with the onions.  I also threw in  some browned Italian sausage and Kittencals Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs and let it simmer for a couple of hours.  The consistency of the sauce is fabulous.  We don't like our spaghetti sauce to be runny or too thick. This sauce turned out perfect each time I made it. Thanks for posting a delicious recipe.

 

[Little Bee]

This was fantastic! So easy and I always have these ingredients on hand. I smelled wonderful while it was cooking too. Thanks!