Mama Leone'S Italian Tomato Sauce (Good For Many Us

Name: Mama Leone'S Italian Tomato Sauce (Good For Many Uses)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces tomato sauce (puree); 16 ounces tomato paste (concentrate); 80 ounces water (that's five cans of water from the tomato cans you've used); 3 teaspoons salt (the original recipe called for six, but that is way too salty these days); 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (some friends who make this insist they need to use more cinnamon. I have a very good quality cinnamo); 2 dried hot red chiles (you can substitute chilli flakes about 1/4 teaspoon); 2 bay leaves; 2 lbs lean hamburger (optional); 2 medium onions, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

16 ounces tomato sauce (puree)
16 ounces tomato paste (concentrate)
80 ounces water (that's five cans of water from the tomato cans you've used)
3 teaspoons salt (the original recipe called for six, but that is way too salty these days)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (some friends who make this insist they need to use more cinnamon. I have a very good quality cinnamo)
2 dried hot red chiles (you can substitute chilli flakes about 1/4 teaspoon)
2 bay leaves
2 lbs lean hamburger (optional)
2 medium onions, chopped (optional)

1
Put all ingredients (except the meat and onions) in a large pot.
2
Stir well and bring to a boil. Continue to stir occasionally until it boils, so the cinnamon is incorporated.
3
Reduce to a simmer and cook for three to four hours. Continue to stir occasionally. You can speed up this step, if you leave it on a boil, but I think the flavour improves if it is not rushed.
4
The sauce needs to cook until it bloops-namely until the sauce splashes out of the pot and makes a bit of a mess on the stove top (or wall in my case).
5
Remove and discard the chillies and bay leaves.
6
What to do next if you intend to serve this sauce over pasta. Saute the beef until it loses most of its pink colouring, then add the onions and saute until tender.
7
Drain off any fat.
8
Add meat mixture to cooked sauce and stir well.
9
Heat the mixture well, then ladle over pasta.

476

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces tomato sauce (puree), 16 ounces tomato paste (concentrate), 80 ounces water (that's five cans of water from the tomato cans you've used), 3 teaspoons salt (the original recipe called for six, but that is way too salty these days), and more.

Yes, Mama Leone'S Italian Tomato Sauce (Good For Many Uses) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama Leone'S Italian Tomato Sauce (Good For Many Uses)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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