QUICK FIX SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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I call this a quick fix spaghetti sauce, because it is mostly made with canned ingredients, and it is merely a matter of adding the right amount of spices to give it that homemade flavor. I made this to go with my Hungry Mans Turkey Meat Balls, then added some garlic bread and dinner was ready in no time. Today I will add a...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp canola oil
2 large onions, chopped
29 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
12 oz tomato paste
8 oz canned sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 c grated parmesan/romano cheese blend
4-6 clove garlic minced
2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
2 Tbsp sugar
2 jar(s) pasta sauce (of your choice)(24-28 ouce size)
1 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. These are most of the ingredients used to make this sauce.
  • 2. Chop the onions & mince the cloves of garlic.
  • 3. Add the oil, to a large pot, and heat over medium high heat. Then add the chopped onions and minced garlic, stir, and continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes, until onions become transparent.
  • 4. Then add the diced tomatoes undrained, and stir to blend with onions.
  • 5. Next add the sliced mushrooms, undrained.
  • 6. Now add the spices, and stir to blend into sauce.
  • 7. Add remaining spices and then Add both jars of pasta sauce, and continue to cook over medium high heat. Remembering to stir to prevent sticking.
  • 8. Continue to cook and simmer for at least 45 minutes, or longer if time permits.
  • 9. Add the meat balls or sausage and grated Cheese, stir & continue to cook and simmer. The longer the better. Can also leave out the meat if desired.
  • 10. Serve sauce over favorite pasta or with Meat Balls. Enjoy.

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