MAMA'S ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE
This is the way my (Italian) Mom made her sauce. I learned by watching many times. The quantities of ingredients are approximate and can be adjusted to your own taste. You can also use fresh herbs in place of the dried. When I make it during the summer I use basil, oregano, parsley, and mint picked fresh from the garden. When...
Provided by Fred Alam
Categories Other Sauces
Time 3h45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a large dutch oven or heavy sauce pan heat olive oil. Place sausage links in pan. Turn until evenly browned. Remove to a platter.
- 2. Add onion to pan stirring until translucent. Add garlic. Be careful not burn the garlic. Stir for about a minute. Add tomato paste, parsley, oregano, basil,and mint and stir for about a minute. Add red wine and stir for a couple minutes while scraping all the goodness off the bottom of the pan.
- 3. Add crushed tomatoes and stir to mix paste and wine into the tomatoes. Stir in parmigiano cheese. Add the sausage back to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to very low and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to bottom of pan.
- 4. About 15 min. before the sauce is done sprinkle in some more parsley, oregano, basil, and mint to freshen the flavor and add color. Serve over your favorite pasta.
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Melanie Bogaperi
[email protected]I love this sauce because it's so easy to make. I can have a delicious, homemade sauce on the table in less than 30 minutes.
BudnJill Smith
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add flavor to your meals. I often use it as a marinade for chicken or fish. It's also great to add to soups or stews.
Curtis Taylor
[email protected]I love this sauce because it's so versatile. You can use it in so many different ways. I love serving it over pasta, but it's also great on chicken, fish, or pizza. You can even use it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or vegetables.
Ennison Richmond
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add chopped carrots, celery, and onions to the sauce. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.
Logan Whittlesey
[email protected]This sauce is a family favorite. We make it all the time. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The sauce is so flavorful and delicious. We love serving it over pasta, but it's also great on chicken, fish, or pizza.
DANIEL BARRAGAN
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love serving it over pasta, chicken, or fish. It's also great on pizza.
Swethuiaong Marma
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I have to say, this is one of the best pasta sauce recipes I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Gregory Nzimande
[email protected]I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I made it for my boyfriend last night and he loved it! The sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
prakash tamang
[email protected]I'm on a low-carb diet, so I made this sauce without the pasta. It was still really good! The sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Miles Broder
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this sauce without the beef. It was still delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Casey Irving
[email protected]This sauce is a little bit spicy for me, but I still really enjoyed it. The flavors are great and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili flakes next time.
Nurha Nambogo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The sauce is amazing. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.
Savannah Swafford
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Kamal Hussein
[email protected]This is the best pasta sauce I've ever had. I've tried so many different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Simran Molla
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Italian pasta sauce recipe for a while, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mary Mshelia
[email protected]This sauce is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.