Spaghetti Sauce (Aka: Red Gravy) Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Sauce (Aka: Red Gravy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I use Furmano brand); 2 quarts water; 1 -2 lb fresh sweet Italian sausage (hot sausage may be used too, depending on taste preference); 1 -2 lb fresh pork neck bones; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt & pepper; 2 -3 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 -3 teaspoons parsley flakes; 2 -3 teaspoons crushed basil; 2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano

Servings: persons

5 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I use Furmano brand)
2 quarts water
1 -2 lb fresh sweet Italian sausage (hot sausage may be used too, depending on taste preference)
1 -2 lb fresh pork neck bones
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
2 -3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 -3 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 -3 teaspoons crushed basil
2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano

1
In a large dutch oven or 8 quart pot. briefly cook garlic and olive oil.
2
Place fresh sausage and neck bones in pot.
3
Add desired amounts of salt and pepper to meats.
4
Add enough of the 2 qts. of water to cover meats in the pot, (not all of the water may be used). Cover and cook on low-medium for at least an hour. Do not allow water to boil; this will toughen meats.
5
Add the crushed tomatoes to the pot and stir. Begin with 4 cans and add the last can according to desired thickness, remembering that sauce will thicken as it cooks.
6
Add spices, again according to taste, and stir. More may be added as sauce cooks.
7
Stir frequently and keep on low to medium heat, making sure sauce never boils. Continue to cook for at least 4 hours; sauce may cook longer if desired.
8
Homemade or store-prepared meatballs may be added to pot.
9
Serve over pasta, raviolis, or as a base to lasagnas and zitis.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I use Furmano brand), 2 quarts water, 1 -2 lb fresh sweet Italian sausage (hot sausage may be used too, depending on taste preference), 1 -2 lb fresh pork neck bones, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Sauce (Aka: Red Gravy) 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.

Spaghetti Sauce (Aka: Red Gravy)

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