20 MINUTE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

20 MINUTE SPAGHETTI SAUCE image

Provided by Noreen Barbe

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil or oil of your choice
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped and mashed
3 Tbsp basil pesto sauce (prepared)
1 knorr vegetable or chicken cube
pepper to taste
1 can(s) whole italian style tomatoes (no juice)
keep the tomato juice for later if required
SERVE AS A 'PRIMA DISH' FOLLOWING THE SALAD
I USE PENNE OR ROTINI PASTA; FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS. OR LAYERED ON A SERVING DISH
TOP WITH SAUCE;
TOP WITH DRAINED CANNED NAVY BEANS;
TOP WITH BLACK OLIVES;
TOP WITH PIECES OF GREEK FETA CHEESE.
OPTIONAL: FRESH BASIL

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil.butter Gently fry the garlic (do not burn) ADD the Basil Pesto Sauce If you don't like Basil, just add the spices of your choice.
2. Add the Knorr Cube, pepper, GOOD ITALIAN TOMATOES ARE PREFERRED where the juice is thick like Hunts Tomato Sauce. add ONLY THE TOMATOES from the can to the saucepan. I cut the tomatoes with scissors and then mash them with a fork
3. Continue on medium heat until it thickens a bit. Depending on the quality of tomatoes (the juice may be very thin) if it thickens too quickly add the juice and simmer it down. DO NOT USE Pureed Tomatoes
4. AT THE START: PUT THE WATER ON TO BOIL........ START MAKING THE SAUCE ............ WHEN THE WATER IS BOILING ADD SALT AND COOK THE PASTA...... THEY SHOULD BE READY TOGETHER. I HAVE MADE THIS IN LARGE QUANTITIES SERVING 25
5. This recipe is delicious and very tasty. This recipe will serve 3 - 4 persons.... depending on how much sauce you like on your spaghetti. I have made this sauce for 20 persons and more. IF 1 recipe serves 4 .... FOR 20 persons Increase all ingredients by multiplying by 5 AND preferably by 6 to be sure.