FAMILY-FAVORITE PASTA SAUCE

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This hearty Italian-style meat sauce has a sweetness that I really love. It's the recipe I use for spaghetti, lasagna and gnocci, which I bake with mozzarella and Parmesan on top. -Jody L Bober, St Clairsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Hot cooked pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve with pasta. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Nazmul Gaming
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I love this sauce! It's so versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.


Isaiah Betancourt
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This sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never know they're there!


Maher Safyan
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I've been making this sauce for years, and it's always a family favorite. It's the perfect comfort food.


Rony Hassan
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I'm new to cooking, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow, and the sauce turned out great.


Kirsten Albrecht
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This is my favorite pasta sauce recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


gul ayaz
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I've made this sauce several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


BreAnn Cotton
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Zain Riaz
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love this sauce. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Patty Smith
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some in my freezer, so I can make this sauce anytime.


Mostak Shahariya Paravi
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I made this sauce for a party, and everyone loved it. It was the perfect addition to the pasta.


Preston Daniels
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the sauce turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.


Mahar Qamer
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Akaid hossain
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I was skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. It's now my go-to pasta sauce.


Prince Okyere
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta sauce, but this one is amazing. It's so light and refreshing.


Alihamzaali Ali
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This is the best pasta sauce I've ever had! It's so rich and flavorful.


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


Olivia Lebel
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This pasta sauce is a family favorite for a reason! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta, and it's always a hit.