Best Crushed Tomato Sauce Recipes

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CRUSHED TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS



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This recipe was given to me by a chef at a local Italian restaurant that he personally uses at home. Very fresh and light... perfect for lighter summer dining. I always keep a large can of crushed tomatoes in my pantry so that I can whip this up for a quick delicious meal.

Provided by Family Favorites @Quinnn

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUSHED TOMATO SAUCE
1 - large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
1/4 - tsp. pepper
1 - tsp. basil
1 - tsp. oregano
4 - cloves garlic, minced
1/2-1 - tsp. salt, to taste
2-3 - tb. brown sugar, or to taste depending on the sweetness of your canned tomatoes (i use 3 tb. usually)
- small splash of red wine, if you have any opened, totally optional
MEATBALLS
1 - lb. ground chuck
3 - cloves garlic
1/2 - onion
1/2 - tsp. salt
1/4 - tsp. pepper
1 - egg, slightly beaten
1/3 - cup parmesan cheese
3/4-1 - cup dried italian breadcrumbs
1 - tb. dried parsley (fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped, if you have it)

Steps:

  • For Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in medium saucepan and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Taste test salt and sugar.
  • For Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small processor, combine onion and garlic and process until fine. Place all meatball ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Zip and combine until JUST incorporated. Over-working will make meatballs tough.
  • Roll into 1 1/2" balls. Place in a 13x9" parchment lined baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes. (Slightly under cook.)
  • Add meatballs to sauce and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with your favorite pasta and salad.

CRUSHED TOMATO SAUCE



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Remember that pizza or focaccia is simply dough with something on it, so feel free to experiment with flavorful toppings. Because focaccia is thicker than pizza it often takes longer to bake, so some toppings are better left off until the final few minutes of baking, especially dry cheeses such as parmesan (focaccia baked in round cake pans perform more like pizzas, so they can be fully topped prior to going into the oven). Some ingredients, like fresh pesto or aioli, are even better when added after the pizza or focaccia has finished baking. Most commercial pizza sauces work fine, but if you enjoy making your own, which is quite easy and highly recommended, remember that canned tomato products do not need to be heated up or cooked since they will be cooked on the pizza or focaccia. Here are my favorite sauce and herb oil recipes.

Yield makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (28 oz / 794 g) crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, or 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice, or a combination
1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and adding more to taste. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CRUSHED TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Crushed Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil) (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or freshly squeezed lemon juice, or a combination of the two)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients; start with ½ teaspoon salt and add more to taste.
  • Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1007.4, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.8

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