Homemade Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce

Submitted by steven123

"This is an outstanding recipe. I usually just buy Prego but thought it would be fun to make from scratch. Will never buy Prego again. The only thing I did different is I could not find fresh basil so I used dried. Next time I will use everything fresh. The flavor was amazing. My husband was very happy. This makes a huge pot so froze 2 separate portions to use at a later date. Can't wait!!!"

 

• Ready In: 7hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 12 quarts
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 (12 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 -5 fresh garlic cloves
• 1 -2 fresh onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil, minced basil or 2 tablespoons fresh minced basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste (add near end of cooking)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. In a large heated pot with olive oil, add finely chopped onions.
2. When halfway done, add minced garlic.
3. Cook until browned.
4. Add tomato paste and mix well.
5. Then add tomato puree and crushed tomatoes.
6. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, basil and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
7. Cook for at least 6 hours on low heat until desired consentciy.

Reviews

[CJAY8248]

This is a good base for pasta sauce. I added more of the spices and a pound of Italian sausage. I only made 1/2 of the recipe and got about 6 cups of sauce. It was very thick and rich and tasted great. Thanks for sharing. Made for PAC 2011.