Kay's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 06, 2008

this sauce is sooo yummy, ive been making it for awhile already. But i decided to do it a little different this time. I browned the beef,onion,garlic, and pepper together, and threw all the ingredients together into the slowcooker. I used one can of crushed tomatoes, 1 can of diced italian tomatoes, and one can of tomato sauce. Let it slow cook on low for 5 hours, with a tad bit of water. Then tossed with pasta later and topped with parm cheese. It was sooo wonderful, when you let it cook on low for a long time the flavor is just wonderful!

—wifeyluvs2cook

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 19, 2010

My family has been making sauce like this for over a hundred years... sugar isn't exactly a great big secret. We also add just one carrot finely grated... and never, ever add oregano (too bitter)... sweet basil is IT for us, baby, but we do add parsley.. After we've browned the ground meat, pork neck bones, sausage, onion and garlic we then 'brown' one can of tomato paste before we add it to the gravy followed by a can of red wine (or water). As far as bell peppers...eh, we never use them in gravy.

—Cheryl

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Dec 25, 2003

This is the best homemade sauce I have ever had! It is also much better than anything you can get in the store, but then again, it is homemade. I left out the green pepper, because I didnt have any on hand, and used only diced tomatoes, because once again, that was all I had. I also left out the sugar all together and added a can of tomato sauce (I dont care for the taste of tomato paste), 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and a pinch of baking soda to take out some of the acidity, which ends up turning the acid to sugar and makes it taste a bit sweeter so it doesnt need the sugar after all! Wonderfull recipe. Thanks for sharing!

—whatarat

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Jun 16, 2004

I made this last night to go along with baked ziti. It was delicious. Although I did make several changes. I used only 1 onion, 1 tsp. of brown sugar, 1 green bell pepper. I also added mushrooms along with 1 red & yellow bell pepper. I used 1/2 ground beef & 1/2 italian sausage & added a little bit of crushed red pepper. I let it simmer for about an hour & perfecto!! This is great to use as a base recipe. You can add or take away from based on your personal preferences. Thanks Sheri!!

—CORRINE1

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May 05, 2005

I used this recipe for lasagna. It is delicious! I made the sauce in the slow cooker the night before and let it cook for 4 hours. I added one tablespoon of brown sugar as suggested by the other reviewers. I took leftovers to my parent and they asked for the recipe! Thanks for sharing a terrific sauce that is already added to my recipe binder!!!! I'm looking forward to making another batch to freeze so it will be ready whenever I need it. PS-I used 2 cans of tomato sauce and two cans of whole tomatoes blended them up together; omitted the green peppers.

—CHORT1313

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Mar 14, 2003

Absolutely the best and easiest sauce I've ever tried. Like some previous reviewers, I cut the sugar in half and added a can of tomato paste. I also had to leave the bell peppers out because my husband doesn't like them (but I'll make it WITH them when he's out of town). Great sauce!! I loved it!

—BUNNYSCOTT

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Nov 06, 2003

Yum! I made this for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it. I will cut back on the sugar next time, it was a touch too sweet for me. I did add crushed red pepper to spice it up a bit and let it simmer for a couple of hours.

—MIASTR

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Jan 24, 2008

Very nice recipe. My secret weapon was a dash of cinnamon. Only a dash though! I didn't blend the tomatoes together, but I did chop up the stewed tomatoes. I added a tbsp. of white sugar, and dark brown sugar. I also added tomato sauce (to taste). It needs salt and pepper for sure, and I added a few shakes of red pepper flakes. It kept simmering and I kept adding more basil and oregano to taste. A bay leaf is nice too. Will make again, and will tinker with it again!

—OhSoLittleMouse

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Nutrition

Calories
206 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
22 g
7%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
13.3 g
27%

Sodium
379 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kay's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 206
Calories from Fat: 75

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g 13 %
** Saturated Fat 3.1g 16 %
Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
Sodium 379mg 15 %
Potassium 729mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 13.3g 27 %
** Sugars 8.8g
Vitamin A 21 %
Vitamin C 68 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 39 %
** Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 49 %
** Vitamin B6 25 %
** Magnesium 17 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.