MAMA LEONE'S ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE (GOOD FOR MANY USES)
I grew up across the street from a real Mama Leone-an amazing Irish woman who had an Italian husband and a live-in Italian mother-in-law who taught her to cook. This awesome recipe was a neighbourhood favourite. It has been equally popular with everyone who has ever tasted it. It is an all-purpose Italian sauce. I usually make it for spaghetti and have added optional instructions for that purpose. Without the meat, it is vegan friendly. It's also a good pizza sauce base. You can add other herbs, spices and vegetables if you like, but we have always kept it simple. That's why once it was a lifesaver for a friend who is allergic to garlic. The sauce freezes extremely well.
Provided by Leggy Peggy
Categories Sauces
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put all ingredients (except the meat and onions) in a large pot.
- Stir well and bring to a boil. Continue to stir occasionally until it boils, so the cinnamon is incorporated.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for three to four hours. Continue to stir occasionally. You can speed up this step, if you leave it on a boil, but I think the flavour improves if it is not rushed.
- The sauce needs to cook until it bloops-namely until the sauce splashes out of the pot and makes a bit of a mess on the stove top (or wall in my case).
- Remove and discard the chillies and bay leaves.
- What to do next if you intend to serve this sauce over pasta. Saute the beef until it loses most of its pink colouring, then add the onions and saute until tender.
- Drain off any fat.
- Add meat mixture to cooked sauce and stir well.
- Heat the mixture well, then ladle over pasta.
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Catherine Clark
[email protected]Meh.
nicki Cain
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's the best tomato sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and rich, and it goes perfectly with pasta.
Madalitso James
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this sauce. It was bland and lacked flavor. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it palatable.
Mike Dumke
[email protected]This sauce is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I've had better tomato sauces before.
Asafur Asafur Rahaman
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.
Sinentlantla Madlala
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too thick for my taste. I prefer a thinner sauce that I can easily pour over pasta or pizza.
Brian Hopkins
[email protected]I've tried this sauce several times and I'm always happy with the results. It's a great basic tomato sauce that can be used for a variety of dishes.
Ray Bargelt
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I love the way the flavors all come together. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread in.
moiz ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomato sauce, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too heavy or acidic, and it has a nice, balanced flavor.
Felicia Jessie
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too acidic for my taste. I had to add a lot of sugar to balance out the flavor.
Ehtesham thakur
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something you'd get in a restaurant. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for mozzarella sticks.
Saima Jee
[email protected]This sauce is too watery and lacks flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.
Gfkmrr Mia
[email protected]I've tried this sauce a few times and I've always been impressed. It's flavorful and versatile, and it's perfect for any Italian dish.
Jonathan Sosa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for tomato sauce. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can customize it with different herbs and spices to create different flavors.
Md Nurjamal
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this sauce. I found it to be too bland and lacking in flavor. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it palatable.
Christine Sison
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I've tried many different tomato sauces, but this one is by far the best. It's flavorful, rich, and has the perfect balance of spices.
Fahad Rajpoot
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails to impress. It's so versatile and can be used on pasta, pizza, or even as a dip. I highly recommend it!
Henry Le
[email protected]Made this sauce for dinner last night and it was a hit! Even my picky kids loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Nurul Haque
[email protected]I finally got the chance to try this Italian tomato sauce, and I wasn't disappointed! It was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spices. I especially loved that it didn't have too much garlic, which can sometimes overpower the other fla