Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
🍝 Name: Spaghetti Sauce
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
📝 Description: Make and share this delicious spaghetti sauce recipe, perfect for any pasta night!
🍲 Recipe Category: Sauces
🔑 Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Canning, < 4 Hours
🍽️ Recipe Yield: 12 quarts
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Tomatoes |
| 4 | Green sweet peppers |
| 3 | Onions |
| 1 1/2 | Cups sugar |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon garlic powder |
| 5 | Cups tomato paste |
| 1 | Teaspoon dried oregano |
| 1 | Teaspoon dried sweet basil |
| 1 | Tablespoon Crisco oil |
Instructions:
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Cook Tomatoes: Begin by cooking the tomatoes for 30 minutes, then run them through a colander to extract their juice.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, add the tomato juice along with chopped green sweet peppers, onions, sugar, salt, garlic powder, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried sweet basil, and Crisco oil.
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Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer gently over low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, or until it reaches your desired thickness, stirring occasionally.
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Jar and Seal: Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, carefully ladle it into hot jars, leaving some headspace, and seal them tightly.
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Process in Water Bath: Process the filled jars in a hot water bath for a few minutes to ensure proper preservation.
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Serve or Store: This recipe yields approximately 10 to 12 quarts of spaghetti sauce. You can use it immediately or store it for later use.
Serving Suggestions:
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As a Pasta Sauce: Serve this flavorful spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta of your choice for a classic and comforting meal.
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Enhancements: Feel free to add fried hamburger meat and mushrooms to the sauce when you’re ready to use it for an extra savory twist.
Recipe Notes:
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Adjusting Thickness: If the sauce is not thick enough for your liking when preparing spaghetti, you can stir in a 3 oz. can of tomato paste before serving to thicken it up.
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Canning: This spaghetti sauce recipe is perfect for canning, making it a great option for preserving seasonal tomatoes to enjoy throughout the year.
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Customization: Get creative with your spaghetti sauce by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or vegetables to suit your taste preferences.
This homemade spaghetti sauce is not only delicious but also low in protein, low in cholesterol, and packed with healthy ingredients, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting aromas of this classic sauce with your favorite pasta dishes!
