South Florida Style Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: South Florida Style Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) canitalian style chunky tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon garlic juice (from jar); 2 teaspoons fresh basil; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 7 -8 fresh mushrooms (fresh & cleaned or if you prefer to use canned its up to you); ½ cup diced green pepper; ½ cup diced red pepper; ½ cup vidalia onion; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) canitalian style chunky tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic juice (from jar)
2 teaspoons fresh basil
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
7 -8 fresh mushrooms (fresh & cleaned or if you prefer to use canned its up to you)
½ cup diced green pepper
½ cup diced red pepper
½ cup vidalia onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

1
For a chunkier sauce I suggest not using the blender but as I have discriminating tastes in my family I used a blender for the diced tomatoes and italian diced tomatoes.
2
Combine blended tomatoes, tomato paste 2 tbsp of the minced garlic, fresh basil, italian seasoning and sugar in a large pot - mix together and begin to simmer on low
3
Take the other 2 tbsp of garlic, garlic juice, oil, mushroom, green & red pepper, onion and sautee lightly before adding them to the sauce.
4
(Again because of discriminating tastes I used a chopper to chop these into small bits prior to sautee).
5
Combine and let simmer for 1-2 hours then serve over spaghetti I have also used this sauce for my lasagne minus the peppers.
6
I always taste things going in and if I need more or less of an ingredient I play with it as I let it simmer on the stove for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
7
I also freeze any leftover sauce for next time being that there is only three of us.

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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.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, 1 (8 ounce) canitalian style chunky tomatoes, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, 4 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, South Florida Style Spaghetti 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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South Florida Style Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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