Best Family Pasta Sauce Recipes

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FAMILY-FAVORITE PASTA SAUCE



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This hearty Italian-style meat sauce has a sweetness that I really love. It's the recipe I use for spaghetti, lasagna and gnocci, which I bake with mozzarella and Parmesan on top. -Jody L Bober, St Clairsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Hot cooked pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve with pasta. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FAMILY FAVORITE PASTA SAUCE FOR TWO



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons Italian tomato paste
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dash coarsely ground pepper
Hot cooked pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until flavors are blended. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

FAMILY PASTA SAUCE



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This is a regular in our dinner rotation. I first made it one night when I didn't have dinner plans and was stocked with little more than grocery fumes. I realized that a whole log of sausage straight from the freezer could be browned in a skillet and needed only a can of tomatoes to become a delicious sauce. I served it with a pound of pasta scrounged from the pantry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 frozen sausage log
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
1 pound drained al dente pasta (such as farfalle)
Finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown frozen sausage log in a medium heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat, breaking up large pieces with a wooden spoon, 25 to 30 minutes. Quarter tomatoes using kitchen scissors; add to skillet with juice. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add pasta to skillet and stir to combine. Garnish with cheese.

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