HEIDI'S 'GHETTI SAUCE (TOMATO-BASE SPAGHETTI SAUCE)

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This is a thick, full-flavored sauce that has been a favorite of my family (especially husband & son) since my litle boy was 5! Even the kids love it, because the things that usually cause their little noses to turn up (like 'shrooms and onions) are all cut into tiny pieces and not so recognizably offensive to them. Very worth...

Provided by Heidi Calder

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 lb Mild Italian sausage (NOT ground)
2 pt Stewed tomatoes (if using store-bought, 1 15 oz can))
1 can(s) Tomato paste
1 pt Heidi's Green Tomato Garden Relish (or store-bought green salsa)
1/4 lb Fresh mushrooms
2 - 3 Tbsp Italian seasoning, rubbed between palms
1/2 Yellow onion, medium
1 lb Artichoke hearts (if using store-bought, 14 oz. can - NOT the marinated kind)

Steps:

1. Brown Italian Sausages in 1 or 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices, and return them to the pan to cook thoroughly through. Do NOT drain the oil when sausage finishes cooking. This will add to flavor of sauce!
2. Combine: Stewed tomatoes, Tomato paste, Heidi's Garden Relish, Mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Process in food processor (hit surge button 1 to 3 times until mushroom pieces are about the size of barley kernals), and then add to the pan of cooked sausage slices.
3. Adjust heat under pan to MEDIUM or MED-LOW for a slow, easy simmer.
4. Mince onion and cut artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces. Add both to sauce mixture.
5. Heat through
6. I serve my sauce separate from the spaghetti, which I keep moist with a bit of oleo, a dash of garlic salt and a palmful of basil. My son and I both like to add a sprinkle of Romano or Parmesan cheese to our piles of pasta before we spoon on the sauce.
7. ENJOY!

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Pat Allen

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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! It was the perfect sauce for my spaghetti. I will definitely be making this again.

Mercedes Riggs

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This is my go-to spaghetti sauce recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes and herbs.

Riley Moore

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I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, chicken, or fish. It's also great for freezing.

Mehdi Hassani

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This sauce is easy to make and so delicious. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Arif Zaman

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I'm not usually a fan of tomato sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too acidic and has a nice, rich flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.

Marypandy Mary

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This is the best spaghetti sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and has the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Ngobe George

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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and everyone raved about it. It was the perfect sauce for dipping bread and vegetables.

lukuman Salisu

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This sauce is amazing! I love the combination of fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices. It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal.

Garfild Ramsay

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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, I've used it with spaghetti, meatballs, and even chicken parmesan. It's always delicious.