Darthlauries Indispensable Basic Pasta Sauce Recipes

DARTHLAURIE'S INDISPENSABLE BASIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, saute garlic in olive oil, if desired. If you choose not to, go on to step 2.
• Combine all the ingredients except for the red pepper flakes. Simmer over medium heat until sauce boils; smash tomatoes during simmering. Simmer until it reaches desired consistency (this will take longer without tomato paste).
• Add red pepper flakes in the last five minutes of cooking.
• Serve over favorite pasta or freeze.
• Tips: If sauce just isn't tasting right, add a tiny bit of sugar or salt. Roasted red peppers, onions, and mushrooms are particularly tasty additions. The longer you simmer the sauce, the tastier it becomes. Add more seasonings as needed since all measurements are approximations.

VEGETARIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the oil.
• Add all other ingredients in the order listed, with the TVP last.
• Simmer until onions are soft and/or the desired texture for the sauce is achieved.

BASIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a little oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion, celery and carrot with some chopped garlic on medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning and black pepper; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

BEEF-STUFFED MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef & drain.
• Cook manicotti using package directions.
• Do not drain. Run cold water over it until water in pan is cold; leave manicotti in water until needed.
• Meanwhile, combine ground beef, egg, mozzarella, bread, milk, salt & pepper. Stuff each manicotti shell. Place in greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Pour spaghetti sauce over top, cover with foil & bake in 350 degree oven for 50 minutes. (1 hour if made ahead & chilled.).
• Pass grated parmesan cheese when serving.

PORK AND CARROT PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute onions, garlic, and carrots in oil.
• Add meat and seasonings and brown.
• Add liquid and simmer to combine flavors. (For as long as is convenient for your meal preparations. Five minutes or 55 minutes is fine, but more liquid may be needed if the simmering time is long.).
• Toss sauce with cooked pasta, garnish with Parmesan and serve.