Spaghetti Sauce - Canned Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Sauce - Canned
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 cups skinned and chopped tomatoes (I use Roma); 2 large onions, chopped; 3 green peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 bulb of garlic, finely chopped; 2 (10 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 bunch celery, chopped (leaves included); 8 cups tomato juice; 4 tablespoons dried sweet basil leaves; 4 tablespoons italian seasoning; 4 tablespoons club house italiano seasoning; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup pickling salt; 2 (13 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 (1 3/4 liter) jar Prego spaghetti sauce, original; 2 (43 g) packages spaghetti sauce mix

Servings: persons

20 cups skinned and chopped tomatoes (I use Roma)
2 large onions, chopped
3 green peppers, seeded and chopped
1 bulb of garlic, finely chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 bunch celery, chopped (leaves included)
8 cups tomato juice
4 tablespoons dried sweet basil leaves
4 tablespoons italian seasoning
4 tablespoons club house italiano seasoning
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup pickling salt
2 (13 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (1 3/4 liter) jar Prego spaghetti sauce, original
2 (43 g) packages spaghetti sauce mix

1
In a large stock pot add tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, mushrooms, celery, tomato juice, sweet basil and Italian seasoning.
2
Simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 30 minutes.
3
Add sugar and salt and simmer 15 - 30 minutes longer, reducing liquid.
4
Add spaghetti sauce, tomato paste and spaghetti sauce mix.
5
Taste, add more seasonings if desired.
6
Ladle into sterile pint or quart jars, leaving 1/2 inches head space.
7
Process 10 minutes in hot water bath.
8
*I use Mom's Pantry Italian seasoning, but you can use any Italian seasoning containing basil, rosemary, oregano and thyme.
9
I do not do any chopping in a food processor, I do all of it by hand.
10
I use heaping tablespoons for the sweet basil and the Italian seasoning.

539

kcal

Calories

122

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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: 20 cups skinned and chopped tomatoes (I use Roma), 2 large onions, chopped, 3 green peppers, seeded and chopped, 1 bulb of garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Sauce - Canned 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Sauce - Canned

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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