Nikkis Famous Tomato Sauce Recipes

THE BEST TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic cloves in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes (do not let the garlic burn). Once the cloves are nicely browned remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the onion to the garlic-infused oil and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Crush the can of San Marzano tomatoes into the pot with your hands, then fill the can with water and pour it into the sauce. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, granulated garlic, onion powder and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Finely chop the reserved browned garlic cloves and add to the sauce.
• Stir in the Parmesan rind, if using, and the basil sprig. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has deepened in color and reduced slightly, about 1 hour 30 minutes (if the sauce begins to scorch, lower the heat). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard the Parmesan rind and basil before serving.

NIKKI'S FAMOUS TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Chopped onion, garlic and place in large pot
• Open cans and pour in turn on to high
• Add in seasonings and stir till blended.
• When boils turn to low heat let simmer 30 minutes.
• Check seasoning and add sugar if acidic.
• Also feel free to add more seasoning like salt, or try other seasoning like oregano or rosemary.
• Can let simmer all day or just 30 minutes.
• Also great for freezing, just place in airtight containers--lasts 3 months.

NIKKI'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown beef with onions, season with salt and pepper to taste; drain off any fat.
• Add remaining ingredients (water is optional depending on the thickness you prefer).
• Simmer a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Serve over pasta noodles of any kind.

TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook Onions and Garlic in 2-6tbs of olive oil depending on how rich you want it.
• Optional: Remove inner stem of tomato.
• Crush tomatoes with your hands and add to pot, you can all add them to the pot and then mash them with a potato masher.
• Add wine and carrot which should be cut into 4 large pieces.
• Add Salt, Pepper and Red Pepper Flakes.
• Cook on medium for 1.5hrs-2hrs until it is reduced by half and thick.
• Add basil leaves 30minutes before it is done cooking.