GRANDMA JOSIE'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large onions
8-10 large cloves of garlic
1 industrial-sized can whole Italian plum tomatoes with basil (Can be found at Lotsa Pasta and Costco.)
18 ounces tomato paste
1 cup red wine
lots of fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons sugar
crushed red pepper to taste
Country-style spareribs or lean pork chops
Meatballs (separate recipe or out of L.P.'s freezer section!)
2 pounds pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic in a really large stockpot (probably at least 8-quarts) over medium-high heat until onions are cooked down considerably, though not blackened. (You'll need to keep checking on them and stirring from time to time.) Give them about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes in batches in a food processor, and then run them through a food mill set over a large bowl. (You will be extracting any seeds and skins from the tomatoes.) Add the processed tomatoes to the stockpot. Puree the tomato paste with the basil and the red wine in the food processor. Add some ladles of the more-liquid sauce on the stove to the mixture, in order to incorporate the paste into the sauce. Pour the contents of the processor into the stockpot and stir well. Add salt and pepper, sugar, and crushed red pepper to taste. Turn heat to low and cover partially with the lid of the stockpot. Stir from time to time. (It should barely simmer.) Meanwhile, precook 4-5 country-style spareribs in the microwave,covered with plastic wrap, with just a little water added, for about 10 minutes. (They won't be thoroughly cooked, but you will have extracted a lot of the grease before adding them to the spaghetti sauce.) Holding them with tongs, rinse under tap water, and add to the pot. Prepare the meatballs (separate recipe), and shape them to the size of about a lime. Allow the meatballs and the spareribs to simmer in the sauce for a couple of hours. Stir after the meatballs have had a chance to cook, about 20 minutes, and continue to do so from time to time. Cook the pasta of your choice in another large stockpot until al dente. Drain and ladle just enough of the sauce over the drained pasta in the strainer to keep the pasta from becoming sticky as it cools (2-3 ladles-full). Ladle the servings into individual bowls.

Gibrail Nunes
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it to make spaghetti, lasagna, and even pizza.


David Wine
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Phyllis Owusu Peasah
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This is my favorite spaghetti sauce recipe. It's so flavorful and delicious. I always get compliments when I make it.


Phomolo Thapeli
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Adetuyi Oluwatomisin
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This sauce is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend it.


Hailemichael Getachew
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I love this recipe! It's simple to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Abduraman Irkisoo
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This is the best spaghetti sauce I've ever tasted. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Panir Ahmed
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Fakhri Star
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich. I used it to make spaghetti and meatballs and it was the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had.


Raiyyanu Raiyyanu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the sauce is always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


FF Gaming white MN
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This sauce is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe states and it turned out perfect. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.


Oluchi Esther2625
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I've tried many different spaghetti sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I highly recommend it!


ntando manqele
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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 I can customize it to my liking by adding more or less garlic, onions, or herbs.


Khanzada Zada
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I made this sauce for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, savory flavor. I especially liked that it wasn't too heavy or oily.


MR MASUM
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Grandma Josie's spaghetti sauce is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly flavorful. I love that it uses fresh ingredients and doesn't rely on processed sauces or mixes.