Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
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Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce

By: KRAZYBARB  
"A simple, slow cooked, authentic spaghetti sauce, as good as the restaurants serve...or better! The secret ingredient is baking soda, but do not taste the sauce right after adding it. Wait a while, and this sauce will not disappoint you. It is good right from the stove, but the flavors blend overnight. Best served with your favorite meatball recipe, where the meatballs cook in the sauce the last half hour. Be prepared to take a nap after eating."

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pinches baking soda
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Mix together whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, mushrooms, onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, basil, and 1 pinch of baking soda in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 4 hours minimum.
  2. Stir in another pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan in to the sauce.
  3. After the sauce is fork consistency, stir in Parmesan cheese. Watch that the cheese does not burn. Taste sauce. If it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer another 1/2 hour.
  4. Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, reheat and serve.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 169 | Total Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2004 by Debra 
This is a good recipe for starters. I am 100% italian and my family owns restuarants all over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by KRANEY 
Was my first time to make homemade sauce - definitely a keeper! I added 1 tsp. dried basil, 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by JJOBIETX 
This is the best spaghetti sauce. My first two wives were italian. There spaghetti sauce was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Rebslo 
I used canned crushed tomatoes and added oregano and a few bay leaves. If you plan ahead this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2005 by KJK2 
USE BROWN SUGAR INSTEAD OF WHITE> COME ON MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by TOI_LOUIE 
This recipe was AWESOME- UNTIL I added the cheese! It became sickeningly sweet and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2003 by Bonnie 
You would have to have 8 people with huge appetites for this to be 8 servings. This makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by 4LEENER 
Didn't even get one compliment on Mother's Day for this sauce. OUCH! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by UmmOmar 
I thought this was pretty good. Next time, I will omit the tomato sauce and add a cup or so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by ROSALINDANTHONY 
Very overated. Not worth the mess and time. MORE

 
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