Christines World Famous Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

AUTHENTIC (QUICK) ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a large saute pan (not a deep pot) over medium high heat. Crush the garlic and add it to the oil (if you want a spicy sauce, you can add some hot pepper, fresh or flakes, at this point). Saute the garlic until it just starts to brown, then add the parsley.
• Turn the heat up to high. Now add the tomatoes, and quickly cover with the lid for about 30 seconds, until the squirting subsides. Stir with a wooden spoon and lower the heat a little. It is important that this sauce is cooked at a fast simmer, as it is cooked briefly.
• Add the salt and continue to simmer at a fast pace, and stir often.
• The sauce will thicken quickly, so do not overcook it, and have it become too thick; about 5 to 7 minutes should be sufficient.
• Taste the sauce, if it doesn't taste delicious, it probably just needs a little more salt. Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil (I tear mine into pieces). Also, unless absolutely necessary, do not wash your basil. Wipe it with a damp paper towel instead, so the water doesn't ruin the flavor and aroma.
• Add sauce to the drained pasta (save some pasta water to add back into the pasta in case it's too dry), and enjoy immediately with some freshly grated authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and/or pepper.
• Also, if you've been plating pasta in a bowl, then topping it with sauce, this is American-style. If you want to serve it the way they do in Italy, mix the sauce in and then plate it.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE (EASY ITALIAN STYLE WITH 6 INGREDIENTS)

Steps:

• Crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife.
• Bring the extra virgin olive oil (and lard, if using) to medium high heat, then add the garlic and chopped parsley.
• After a minute, add the ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon. Add some salt, and cook until it begins to dry up, then add the tomato passata/purèe/chopped tomatoes of your choice.
• If using Mutti, they tend to be thick, so add about ¾ cup (6 oz) of water or until the bottom line of the jar (shake to rinse) then add to the pot. If you're using another brand, rinse the can/jar with a little less water, unless it's very thick.
• Put the burner on high to bring the sauce to a simmer, and add more salt. Don't be afraid to add Kosher/sea salt as I can guarantee you will have much less sodium in this sauce than a jar of store-bought.
• Lower the heat so that the sauce simmers gently for about an hour, stirring occassionally (so that the sauce won't stick). Taste for seasoning after about 30 minutes, and add salt if needed.
• When the sauce is ready, check once again for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as desired, and a generous amount of fresh basil, torn into pieces.

FRANK'S FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, green bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent and the peppers are tender. Add the mushrooms, ground turkey, basil, oregano and ground black pepper; fry stirring frequently until the turkey is done.
• Add the can of stewed tomatoes with liquid and reduce heat; simmering until the tomatoes are soft and begin to fall apart. Add the tomato sauce and stir; add tomato paste to thicken. Simmer on very low heat for about 15 minutes. Serve over you favorite pasta.

JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
• Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
• Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
• Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
• Stir in red wine.
• Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

CHRISTINE'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In large stoc pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic and sweat until translucent. Add all other ingredients except ground veal and cook on low 7-8 hours. As sauce cooks stir every 20 mins and skim fat off top. 1 hour before sauce is done , brown ground veal and add to pot. Continue to simmer until thick. Cook spagetti until al dente and serve with sauce and grated parmesan cheese.

RICHARD AND SUZANNE'S FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour the olive oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil 1 to 2 minutes; add the onion, bell pepper, basil, green onion, and bay leaf and cook until the bell pepper softens; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chiles, water, and sugar; continue to cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes.

MARCELLA HAZAN'S TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, their juices, the butter and the onion halves in a saucepan. Add a pinch or two of salt.
• Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally, mashing any large pieces of tomato with a spoon. Add salt as needed.
• Discard the onion before tossing the sauce with pasta. This recipe makes enough sauce for a pound of pasta.

WORLD'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In large 5-qt saucepan, sauté fresh garlic in olive oil until golden brown.
• Add vidalia and green onions, peppers, and spices and continue cooking until peppers are tender and onions are translucent.
• Add mushrooms, carrots, and celery and continue to cook for a few minutes more.
• In a separate pan, dissolve spaghetti seasoning packet in the beef broth and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat and add the tomato paste, using a whisk stir until smooth.
• Add the tomato sauce to the onions, peppers, carrots, celery and mushrooms and stir.
• Add the beef broth and tomato paste mixture to the tomato sauce and vegetables along with the red wine, Worcestershire sauce and diced ripe olives.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper then add the cooked sausage or ground beef.
• Add 1/4 tablespoon of sugar, to start. Taste and add more if needed.
• Cover and continue to cook over a low heat stirring often, let the sauce simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours to bring out the full taste.
• This sauce freezes well and will keep for 30 days or more.

NOT WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large Dutch oven or heavy pot; add onion and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, ground beef& salt and cook over medium heat, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains.
• Don't drain off fat as this helps the sauce to"cling" to the pasta.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce& tomato paste; mix well, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
• Use the red wine to rinse the tomato cans& remove any product left behind- then add to the Dutch oven.
• Add spices& mix well; bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat& simmer for AT LEAST 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• If you find that the sauce is getting too thick for your taste, add a little water.
• Remove bay leaves, ladle over your favourite type of spaghetti& sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.