Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
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Ingredients
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (12 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (6-8 oz each) tomato paste
  • ½ C water
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 3 T brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • ½ tsp. fennel seeds
  • 2 T Italian seasoning
  • 1 T kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 T dried parsley
Instructions
  1. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and water to a stock pot.
  2. Mix in all remaining ingredients, stirring until well-combined.
  3. Cover and simmer on low for at least 2.5 hours. More time will allow the flavors to develop more deeply.
  4. If desired, add addition mix-ins just before serving. Some suggestions are:
  5. Ground beef (browned)
  6. Ground sausage (browned)
  7. Artichoke hearts (drained)
  8. Mushrooms (drained if canned)
  9. Parmesan cheese (grated)
  10. Plain sauce (with no mix-ins) can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Plain sauce (with no mix-ins) can also be frozen and stored for 2-4 months.
Recipe by Views From the Ville at http://viewsfromtheville.com/2013/04/13/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-recipe/