Best Nonnas Pasta Sauce Recipes

NONNA'S SWEET PASTA SAUCE FOR TWO

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A quick, easy, sweet-tasting pasta sauce that can be used for anything from spaghetti to lasagna. Serve right away or freeze.

Provided by Wolf

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1391.9 mg, Sugar 30 g

NONNA'S PASTA SAUCE

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This is my nonna's old standby, when I was growing up, I would live for the weekends that we went to visit her, cause she'd make this everytime...It isnt loaded with ingrediants, and thats what makes it so good. Simple, fresh Italian flavours. It will nver taste the same as hers but its close enough for me!

Provided by Le Beast

Categories Sauces

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 small chicken thighs, bone in
2 Italian sausages
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, peeled
1/2 large onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, plus
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I actually like using the tomatoes in the tall glass container, italian brand)
salt and pepper
1 pinch ground cloves
parsley
basil (if using fresh, use lotsa basil, and add close to the end)

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Put meat on a baking tray and bake, until juices run clear, about 20 minutes Process the carrot and onion together in a food processor, till smooth.
Fry garlic in oil in a large saucepan, add the carrot and onion and bay leaf, fry for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and wine, bring to a boil.
Lower heat to simmer and add the cooked meat, leaving whole.
Add spices.
Let simmer 2hrs on low.
Serve over pasta.
Top with freshly grated Parm cheese. When the sauce is ready to serve take the meat out and put on a serving dish and pass with the sauce.......the meat will be melt in your mouth good!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 102.6, Sodium 1224.3, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 13.1, Protein 26.9

DELLA NONNA SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup fresh peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 ounces prosciutto or pancetta, 1/4-inch dice
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons torn fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook until bright green and tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the peas with a slotted spoon or strainer and set aside. Use the same water to cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add the prosciutto or pancetta and cook until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the shallot and thyme and cook until slightly softened, but not brown, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the wine. Let the wine evaporate slightly and then add the heavy cream. Cook until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir the cheese, parsley, and peas into the sauce until it thickens a little more.
3. Toss the pasta in the sauce and use the reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the sauce slightly. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and garnish with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.