Veronica's Homemade Italian Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Veronica's Homemade Italian Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (29 ounce) cans tomato puree; 8 cups water (may vary depending upon thickness of Puree); 3 tablespoons ground fennel; 3 tablespoons basil; 3 tablespoons oregano; 3 tablespoons pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 4 -6 fresh basil leaves (if you have it); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (use less if you don't want it hot or more if you like a hot sauce); 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb turkey; 2 large eggs; 2 cloves diced garlic; 2 cups parmesan cheese (may need to add more if meat is real WET); ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (may need to add more if meat is real WET); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 teaspoons parsley; 1 lb mild med or hot Italian sausage; 1 lb country-style boneless pork ribs

Servings: persons

3 (29 ounce) cans tomato puree
8 cups water (may vary depending upon thickness of Puree)
3 tablespoons ground fennel
3 tablespoons basil
3 tablespoons oregano
3 tablespoons pepper
1 tablespoon salt
4 -6 fresh basil leaves (if you have it)
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (use less if you don't want it hot or more if you like a hot sauce)
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb turkey
2 large eggs
2 cloves diced garlic
2 cups parmesan cheese (may need to add more if meat is real WET)
⅓ cup breadcrumbs (may need to add more if meat is real WET)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons parsley
1 lb mild med or hot Italian sausage
1 lb country-style boneless pork ribs

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*IFYOU CANNOT FIND TOMATO PUREE, YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE IT WITH 2 CANS TOMATO SAUCE AND 1 CAN TOMATO PASTE**IF YOU SUBSTITUE THE PUREE FOR THE SAUCE AND PASTE, YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO ADD HALF THE WATER LISTED ABOVE~*~*~STEP ONE: Sauce~*~*~.
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In a large cooking pot (8 or 10 quart pot) combine the tomato puree, water and spices and cook over low heat until you are done with Step Two.
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~*~*~STEPTWO: Meatballs, Sausage and Pork~*~*~.
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Place the ground turkey or chicken in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the two eggs, spices, cheese and bread crumbs.
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Mix together very well and form into meatballs.
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat up a small amount of cooking oil (I use about a tablespoon of olive oil) over med heat.
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Fry the meatballs, sausage links and pork ribs together just until they are brown all over (you won't be able to fit all the meat in the skillet so you'll have to fry them up in batches but make sure each batch contains a little of each meat so that the flavors are mixed together).
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Add the semi-cooked meat and juices to the sauce, increase heat to medium and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer for 4 hours.
11
Stir every 10 to 15 minutes to avoid burning the bottom of the sauce.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (29 ounce) cans tomato puree, 8 cups water (may vary depending upon thickness of Puree), 3 tablespoons ground fennel, 3 tablespoons basil, and more.

Yes, Veronica's Homemade Italian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veronica's Homemade Italian Pasta Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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