Spaghetti Sauce

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (26 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (26 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (26 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced (I use crimini)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large stock pot stir together crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and tomato sauce.
  2. 2
    Set on medium-low heat and cover.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, in saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat. When warm, add peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Saute until onions are clear but not browned.
  6. 6
    Add sauteed vegetables to stock pot, folding them into the sauce with the oregano and parsley.
  7. 7
    Cover, and bring to a slow simmer, stirring occasionally from the bottom up.
  8. 8
    Once simmering add the tomato paste, fresh garlic, garlic powder, and onion powder, being sure to mix in throughly.
  9. 9
    Turn to low heat and simmer, covered at least 1 hour.
  10. 10
    Taste; if too acidy, add sugar 1/2 teaspoon at a time, checking every 10 minutes.

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