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.

saifulislam likhon
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This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Keeley VanDon
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pasta sauce recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


VICTORIA AGHE
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This sauce is the perfect comfort food. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it always makes me feel good.


Yashy Dash
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I love that this sauce can be used on so many different types of pasta. I've used it on spaghetti, penne, and even ravioli, and it's always delicious.


tiktok himel
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This sauce is a game-changer! I used to buy pre-made pasta sauce all the time, but now I make my own with this recipe. It's so much better and it's way cheaper.


RaNae West
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I've tried a lot of pasta sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Don't Worry
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This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Abdulazeez Damilola
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pasta sauce recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hunaid Malik
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This sauce is the perfect comfort food. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it always makes me feel good.


Chizaram Okoro
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I love that this sauce can be used on so many different types of pasta. I've used it on spaghetti, penne, and even ravioli, and it's always delicious.


Martin Woods
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This sauce is a game-changer! I used to buy pre-made pasta sauce all the time, but now I make my own with this recipe. It's so much better and it's way cheaper.


Kevin Rodriguez
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I've tried a lot of pasta sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Alasbour Williams
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This sauce is amazing! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


sheila Remane
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good pasta sauce recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Antwan1 Bakerx
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This pasta sauce is so delicious! I love the way the flavors meld together. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Asiphe Micayla
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a success. It's the perfect balance of flavors, and it's so easy to customize to your liking.


Peggy Tshego Sekomeng
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This sauce is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this sauce always turns out great. My family and friends love it.


Rodina Hany
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I love that this sauce is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Saeeda Mughal
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This pasta sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on everything from spaghetti to ravioli, and it's always a hit.