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...

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey sausage or regular sweet sausage
1/2 c chopped onions, you can mince these if you rather have finer onion pieces
2 clove 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 c water
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp italian seasoning
3/4 Tbsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried parsley

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Sooraj Dewal
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery.


Natalie Meerally
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This sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


filmon tewelde
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I wasn't a fan of this sauce. It was too bland for my taste.


Nakoa Pyles
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.


shum Shum
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Ridima Sultana
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really versatile - I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza.


Tashreeqah Lakay
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy or acidic.


MsAbdul Mojid
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This pasta sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Shah Nawaz
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I will definitely be making this sauce again. It's a keeper!


Maamir Khan
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This is the best pasta sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and rich.


AFROJ
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect sauce for a hearty pasta dish.


Rafat Almohia
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this pasta sauce recipe is so easy to follow that even I can make it. And it tastes amazing!


Sakib Ahammed
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This pasta sauce is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it always tastes great.


Tedasa Wade
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


nollu Saula
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always a hit!


Sharjeel ahmed Sharjeel ahead
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I made this sauce for my Italian grandmother and she said it was the best she'd ever had! I was so happy to have made her proud.


Linda Riddle
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This pasta sauce is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it to my family's taste by adding more or less garlic, oregano, or basil.