Best 5 My Dads Tomato Sauce Or Red Sauce A La Dad Recipes

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"My Dad's Tomato Sauce, also known as Red Sauce à la Dad, is a classic homemade sauce that captures the essence of traditional Italian cooking. This rich and flavorful sauce is a labor of love, made with fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a blend of secret spices that gives it an unforgettable taste. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and versatile sauce that will bring warmth and comfort to your table. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will have your taste buds dancing with joy."

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MY DAD'S TOMATO SAUCE (OR RED SAUCE A LA DAD)



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Categories     Sauce     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons of good olive oil (do not substitute for lesser quality oil)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 large (but not institutionally large) cans of whole tomatoes (cut the woody ends off if you see any)
1 lb whole chicken parts (thighs are good)
2 fat cloves of chopped garlic (cloves, NOT whole garlic bulbs)
2 cans of premium tomato paste (6oz cans)
Fresh Italian basil, oregano and mint to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large heavy thick bottomed pan; take a bit of olive oil and heat it up, but don't burn it. Add some chopped onion. When the onion is sort of clear and fragrant add whole canned tomatoes. Add raw chicken parts and cook and cook and cook until the chicken completely cooked through, but not falling apart. Remove the chicken from pan, mash the tomatoes with a hand held manual potato masher, then keep on cooking until tomatoes are sort of dry and dark in color. This will take a long time. Don't get impatient. You'll need to stir a lot to keep from burning near the end, because it will have reduced to a cup or so of solids. The amount of time it takes to get to this stage depends on how many cans of tomatoes you used. But the idea is to go slow and long. Once you have reduced it to almost DRY without burning, add water to approximately the same level as where you started out with the tomatoes. Gently stir smooth and add one can of tomato paste per can of whole tomatoes. Bring slowly up to simmer again and add cooked chicken back just to reheat it. Then add chopped garlic, cook for just a few minutes (overcooking here will mush the chicken and take the flavor from the garlic, so just cook until the garlic bits are tender ). Remove from heat add fresh Italian basil and either fresh or dried oregano and mint, to taste. Salt and pepper is optional (if the canned tomatoes had salt added, don't put more in) La Voila

DAD'S BARBECUE SAUCE



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My father was the cook in the family. Any time we would go out to eat, he would come home and try to make a copy cat version. This is his barbecue sauce. I have never purchased any in the store because none of it comes close to this flavor. Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you. They are standard pantry items. It's easy to double the ingredients so you will have some always on tap!

Provided by LifeAfter40

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons bacon fat or 2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 medium shallot, chopped fine
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups catsup
water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
3 -4 dashes garlic salt
3 -4 dashes lemon pepper
3 -4 dashes seasoning salt
3 -4 dashes paprika
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
10 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons sweetened bread and butter pickle juice
2 teaspoons pickle juice

Steps:

  • In large pot, saute shallot in bacon fat till it turns glassy.
  • With heat on medium, add remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer til sauce bubbles. If necessary, add water to thin sauce to your desired consistency.
  • Pour up, refrigerate and enjoy!
  • This is excellent on chicken for the grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 6278.5, Carbohydrate 128.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 112, Protein 10.1

DAD'S FAMOUS BARBECUE SAUCE



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Make and share this Dad's Famous Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 1 pint barbecue sauce, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup plum sauce (one 7 oz. jar, Dynasty brand only)
6 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup Greek honey (Apipharm brand Thyme and Wild Flower)
1/4 cup steak sauce (A-1 brand only)
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (Frank's brand)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrin's brand only)
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • WHISK all ingredients well in a medium saucepan: One 7 oz. jar Dynasty brand plum sauce, 6 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/4 cup Apipharm brand Thyme and Wild Flower honey, 1/4 cup A-1 steak sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons Frank's buffalo wing sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon pineapple juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke flavoring, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrin's Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard.
  • SIMMER sauce over low heat.
  • WHISK occasionally to refresh consistency.
  • REMOVE from heat after 30 minutes.
  • COOL barbecue sauce completely.
  • FUNNEL into plastic squeeze bottles or Ball canning jars.
  • USE as you would any barbecue sauce.
  • SUGGESTION: Serve with barbecued chicken or ribs, or my favorite -- pulled pork sandwiches.
  • STORE refrigerated and capped.
  • ENJOY it while it lasts!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 64.2, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.2

DAD'S PERFECT PASTA SAUCE



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This recipe reminds me of my dad. He was a great cook and would make a HUGE batch of this sauce and use it in everything. It does take a little time, but you will understand why once you have had it. Great for using up tomatoes at the end of the growing season, for canning or freezing. Use on lasagna, skettie (as my dad called it) and a great for my mini pizzas. The only difference is my dad would use regular pork or sausage, and I used turkey sausage. Same great taste without the grease.

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian @BKavorkian

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound(s) ground beef
1/2 pound(s) ground turkey sausage or regular sweet sausage
1/2 cup(s) chopped onions, you can mince these if you rather have finer onion pieces
2 clove(s) large garlic cloves smashed and peeled
1 can(s) 28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) 12 oz tomato paste
1 can(s) 15 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon(s) fennel seeds
1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning
3/4 tablespoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley

Steps:

  • In a Crock pot or Dutch oven, cook meat, onion and garlic just enough to get slightly browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, paste, sauce and water. Add in seasonings (sugar, basil, fennel seeds, italian seasoning, salt, pepper and parsley. Cover Crock pot or Dutch oven and simmer for 2 1/2 hrs if in Crock, about 1-1/2 hrs if in Dutch oven.
  • From here you can do as you wish with it. If storing product, let cool completely before transferring to a container to freeze or refrigerate.

DAD'S BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE



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This sauce is very different than the other bolognese already listed. It takes a little work, but after you make it once or twice it is really easy... and SO GOOD! My dad used to make it for us almost every weekend, and now I make it for my family!

Provided by ALISONA

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
7 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
4 slices ham
½ cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lemon, zested
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble very finely and set aside.n
  • In a food processor, chop the carrots, onion and ham.n
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in carrot mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked beef, beef broth, tomato paste, lemon zest, bay leaves, basil and nutmeg. Simmer over lowest heat, partially covered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.n
  • Immediately before serving, stir in cream and mix well.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1092.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best possible flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too many tomatoes to the pot, they will not cook evenly and the sauce will be watery.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat. This will help the flavors to develop and prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, or use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Dad's tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or spicy, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Dad's tomato sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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