The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 roma (plum) tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1/2 cup butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 5 bay leaves; 1 large white onion, chopped; 1 large zucchini, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

Servings: persons

18 roma (plum) tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 bay leaves
1 large white onion, chopped
1 large zucchini, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute, then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini, green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano, Italian seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.

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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: 18 roma (plum) tomatoes, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, 1/2 cup butter, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, The Very Best 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.

The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce

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