Rich Italian Pasta Sauce Recipes

RICH ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Add the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and pepper. Stir in sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Stir in parsley and oregano. Serve desired amount with pasta. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

RICH BASIL PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Put garlic cloves and basil in food processor and process until smooth.
• Add olive oil and paramsean to the mixture and process until smooth.
• Set aside.
• Heat the butter onto a large pan or wok until melted.
• Mix in the basil mixture and stir over medium heat.
• Cook until garlic is clear and basil is soft for 4 minutes.
• Slowly add the milk into the wok/pan while stirring. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.

ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the Olive oil in a Large frying pan/Skillet until very hot.
• Add onions and stir until soft and slightly brown.Turn down the heat and add the garlic and Red wine. Leave for 1-2 mins.
• Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and bay leaves, turn the heat down and leave to simmer for approx 5 mins stirring occasionally. If using fresh tomatoes allow them to reduce slowly, this will take approx 20 mins.
• Once mixture has simmered add puree and stir in, simmer for a further 5 mins.
• Remove from the heat and cool. Sauce can be refrigerated for use later on, If using for Pizza topping use a blender until smooth and spread on pizza using the back of a spoon. If using for bolognese, brown mince and add when ready.

OLD WORLD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large stockpot on low-med heat add your olive oil and saute your onions for about 4 minutes,then add your crushed garlic,cook for 2 minutes longer. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well.Add in your spices,and cheese. cook for 2 1/2 hours covered.Then add in your wine, and cook 30 minutes longer. Sauce will be thin on first day.Also if you use meat it will alter thickness.The second day this turns into a nice thick sauce.