Spaghetti with pasta sauce is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a simple yet delicious meal that can be made with just a few ingredients. The key to a great spaghetti and pasta sauce is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the sauce slowly so that the flavors have time to develop.
This article provides three different recipes for spaghetti and pasta sauce. The first recipe is a traditional Italian recipe that uses tomatoes, garlic, onions, and basil. The second recipe is a quick and easy version that uses canned tomatoes and tomato paste. The third recipe is a vegetarian version that uses roasted vegetables instead of meat.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic Italian dish. Spaghetti with pasta sauce is a versatile meal that can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as garlic bread, salad, or roasted vegetables. It is also a great meal to make ahead of time and freeze for later.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH PASTA SAUCE
Yummy and light, but filling, way to get those veggies in. Spaghetti squash casserole topped with pasta sauce, it tastes just like pasta and super yummy!
Provided by greekmommie
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pierce squash a few times with a very sharp knife. Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power until squash is tender and a knife can easily poke through the skin, 10 to 13 minutes. Let squash rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and sausage is crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cut open squash and remove and discard all seeds. Scrape out the flesh with a fork and add to the sausage and veggie mixture. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1567.9 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
SPAGHETTI-ALFREDO PASTA SAUCE
I discovered this recipe once by accident when I mixed my alfredo sauce with spaghetti sauce during lunch at school..And it turned out to be amazing and simple at the same time! (This is definitely a great recipe for beginners.) The sauce is a little sweet, creamy, and delicious all at once.
Provided by Chef Sel
Categories Sauces
Time 14m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Follow directions on box to make pasta noodles.
- (You can use any kind of pasta noodles you want, such as shells or spirals, but I use penne because I think the sauce sticks well to the penne pasta.).
- As for the pasta sauce --
- Turn stove on to medium heat and add oil in a medium-sized pot.
- Once the oil is hot, saute the minced garlic until light brown.
- Once the garlic is light brown, pour Ragu spaghetti sauce and Classico alfredo sauce into the pot.
- Stir the sauces together to make a beautiful orange colored sauce.
- Turn heat up to medium-high until the sauce boils.
- Turn heat back down to medium and add salt and pepper to taste. (I usually do not add very much, just a few pinches of each.)
- (Optional!) Add crushed red pepper to add a spicy kick to the sauce. If you want you can add more or less, it is really up to you!
- Serve pasta noodles on plates and pour sauce over each serving. (I would not recommend mixing the pasta into the sauce until it is ready to serve because the noodles will get soggy.).
- Enjoy! =O.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 131.6, Fiber 18.2, Protein 12.4
MAGIC FRESH TOMATO SPAGHETTI, PASTA OR PIZZA SAUCE
Check out this trick - a whole, unpeeled tomato goes in the pot, and a tasty, seed-free, peel-free tomato sauce comes out! Okay, well, maybe it's not really magic, but it's a great trick to save you from having to peel, chop, and de-seed all those tomatoes (which is the reason I almost never made sauce from my garden tomatoes until now). We'll take care of the peels and seeds with a blender/food processor and a fine mesh strainer. Yes, a couple of extra things to clean, but it's still faster than all that peeling and chopping! Also, because the peels are cooked in the sauce, you preserve more of the nutrients in them. This is a highly customizable recipe (really more a framework than anything else) - make it smooth or chunky, with meat or vegetarian, regular or low-sodium, or even use it to hide a few extra veggies (a tip for you parents of picky children - you can make them completely undetectable). The quantities are inexact because there's so much variation in the size, taste and texture of fresh tomatoes, and anything else you add will change the flavor. So you really have to adjust the seasonings and other ingredients to compensate. This is part of the art of making tomato sauce, but don't be intimidated! Just add a little bit at a time until it tastes right to you, remembering the axiom: "You can always put more in, but you can't take it back out." Unless you have a real magic wand, of course. :) NOTE: The quality of tomatoes will make or break this sauce; you MUST use fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden or a local farmer's market, not the variety you find in the grocery store that's been shipped in from another state.
Provided by ItalianMama
Categories Sauces
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 quarts, 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and cook until onions are slightly soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in broth and wine, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, wash tomatoes. Cut off tops and any damaged parts. Add whole tomatoes to the pot as you go (reserve extra tomatoes to peel, dice and add later if you want a chunky sauce). Note: when I make this, I add however many tomatoes will fit in my 6-quart pot - you will adjust other ingredients later so the exact quantity doesn't matter.
- You may add extra uncooked veggies you wish to "hide" in the sauce now. Some ideas - peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, even a little spinach. Be aware that it may slightly alter the color of the sauce - it can make it a little more orangey - but the tomatoes and seasonings will completely mask the flavor as long as you don't go overboard and add too much.
- When all the tomatoes have been added and the broth is boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about an hour, and then turn off heat.
- Ladle sauce into a blender or food processor until about 2/3 full - you will need to work in batches. It will be soupy and very hot, so be careful. Process until smooth (there will still be some seeds visible).
- Pass sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Use a spoon to scrape the sides of the strainer if it clogs, and press all the liquid out. Discard the seeds and pulp from the peels that are left in the strainer. Carefully return sauce to the pot, and place back on medium-high heat.
- Add tomato paste until sauce is of desired thickness. Add seasonings to taste. Add any additional ingredients you want - diced tomatoes, browned beef or chicken, mushrooms, etc.
- Return sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 30-60 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If sauce is too tangy, you can add a little sugar to balance it. It will be done when it tastes just right!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 235, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.3
SPAGHETTI PASTA SAUCE
A wonderful tasting Italian pasta sauce! Serve on hot cooked spaghetti.
Provided by kane
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the mincemeat, and cook and stir until mincemeat is hot and well mixed with onion. Pour in the pasta sauce and tomato puree, and mix in the basil leaves. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook until the flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. Stir often.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 682.8 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
MY SUPREME SAUCE AND CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI PASTA
Steps:
- *Chicken Strips/Pieces: 1) You cut the chicken in either srtips or in 1" pieces. 2) Season the chicken with parsley and garlic salt, then saute the chicken over medium heat with room temp butter. *Chicken Veloute Sauce: 1)Use the Clarified butter and flour to make a Blonde Roux. 2) Add the chicken stock to the roux. 3) White pepper and salt to taste *Supreme Sauce: 1) Add the Veloute Sauce 2) Add the Mushrooms trimmings, to the sauce, and let simmer for about a 1/2 an hour. Reduce by one-fourth. 3) Whisk in heavy cream, and return to a simmer. 4) Now add the chicken pieces to the sauce and serve on top of noodles.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe tomatoes, good olive oil, and quality pasta will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the sauce, don't overcrowd the pan with too many ingredients. This will prevent the sauce from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the sauce: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes will help to develop its flavor and thicken it.
- Season to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Serve with your favorite pasta: Spaghetti, penne, and rigatoni are all good choices for serving with this sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh basil, parsley, or oregano are all good choices for garnishing the finished dish.
Conclusion:
This spaghetti pasta sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of different pastas and toppings. It's a great weeknight meal that can be made in under an hour. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try.
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