Best In Search Of The Ultimate Spaghettipizzapasta Sauce Recipes

IN SEARCH OF THE ULTIMATE SPAGHETTI/PIZZA/PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In large pot combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree and diced tomatoes.
• Add 1/2 cup of red wine and 1/2 cup water.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
• Stir in seasonings (salt, pepper, oregano, basil) and grated cheese.
• In frying pan heat olive oil and brown sausage or meat-balls.
• Remove the meat from the pan (saving the drippings) and add to the simmering sauce.
• In the same frying pan sauté the onions and garlic (adding more oil if necessary) until translucent.
• Add onions and garlic to simmer sauce.
• Deglaze the frying pan with 1/2 cup of red wine and add to the simmering sauce.
• Stirring occasionally, simmer for three hours or until of desired consistency.
• To thicken sauce crack the lid and allow to cook down.
• To thin add a little more red wine.
• Serve on spaghetti, ravioli or use on pizza.

THE VERY BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

MOM'S BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, mushrooms, onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, basil, and 1 pinch of baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 4 hours minimum.
• Stir in another pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan in to the sauce.
• After the sauce is fork consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese. Watch that the cheese does not burn. Taste sauce. If it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer another 1/2 hour.
• Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, reheat and serve.

GRILLED PIZZA (USING GRILLING PIZZA PAN)

Steps:

• Spray pizza pan with non-stick spray.
• Pizza pans with small holes work best for this recipe.
• Spread out crust on pan, top with sauce, cheese and your favorite pizza toppings.
• When coals are hot, place pizza to outer edge. Keep vents (if you have them) half open.
• Cooking time may vary, usually 12-18 minutes (unless using prebaked crust). You may have to experiment with what times and temperatures work best on your own grill.
• Done when cheese is melted and crust is brown.

RICHARD AND SUZANNE'S FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour the olive oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil 1 to 2 minutes; add the onion, bell pepper, basil, green onion, and bay leaf and cook until the bell pepper softens; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chiles, water, and sugar; continue to cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes.