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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michael goldberg
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Lorenza Garcia
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it if it had a more savory flavor.
Tyler Pannell
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of pasta sauce and this one is one of my favorites. It's so flavorful and versatile.
Ashkan Milani
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for breadsticks.
M Sajjad
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it on spaghetti and meatballs and it was a hit with the whole family.
Martha Stevens
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomato sauce, but this one was actually pretty good. It had a nice flavor and wasn't too acidic.
Zafran khan
[email protected]This sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.
Aliannah
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Vï KïnG
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it if it had a more savory flavor.
Oluwatobi Olorunsola
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of pasta sauce and this one is one of my favorites. It's so flavorful and versatile.
Joshua Rowe
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for breadsticks.
Abhishek Bhattarai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great. It was thick and flavorful, and it went perfectly with the pasta.
Xavier Becerra
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it on spaghetti and meatballs and it was a hit with the whole family.
Scott Roberson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pasta sauce, but this one was actually pretty good. It had a nice flavor and wasn't too acidic.
Shahzada Gak
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too tomatoey for my taste. I would have liked it better if it had more herbs and spices.
Vasim Khan
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so flavorful and rich. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Natnael Yirgu
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making this again.
Akramul Haque Mash
[email protected]This sauce is a winner! I've tried many different pasta sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish, and it's always delicious.