Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (16 oz.) cans tomato juice; 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic (fresh); large white onion; 1 1/2 c. mushrooms; salt to taste; pepper to taste; butter or margarine; 2 Tbsp. sugar; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Combine paste and sauce in large saucepan or Dutch oven.
2
Add salt and pepper.
3
Slice and dice garlic, onion and mushrooms. Saute garlic in butter until golden brown; mix with sauce/paste. Heat until it bubbles.
4
Stir.
5
Saute onions in butter until limp; add to pot and stir.
6
Saute mushrooms until limp; add to pot and stir.
7
Reduce to simmer.
8
Simmer for 3 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
9
After 2 1/2 hours, add sugar and blend.
10
Stir well. Sugar will blend flavors and kill the acid.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

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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: 2 (16 oz.) cans tomato juice, 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste, 4 cloves garlic (fresh), large white onion, and more.

Yes, Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Pasta Sauce

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