Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
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Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce

By: MELHARVEY 
"This is my Sicilian great-grandmother's recipe. I've never tasted better. Serve with meatballs and Italian sausage; it's also terrific as a marinara sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (158)

 

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Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. In a large skillet combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar, vinegar, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir all together and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes (for the best flavor). Stir frequently to prevent burning.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Laura M.   view full review
I made this last night. I came home tired and cranky and figured I'd just cook some noodles...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2004 by LAURA42   view full review
After reading the other reviews, I made the following changes: 1 TBS of vinegar instead of 2,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a very rich and thick sauce. So good and so easy to make. I sauteed a chopped onion in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by norahk   view full review
This sauce is delicious. I made it because it seemed so easy, but the taste was wonderful. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2003 by DEEDELPS   view full review
just made this recipe and found it to be very tasty with the following little changes. 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2011 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
This was rich and thick and turned out fabulous! I'd never have believed it just by reading...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by FISHERX4   view full review
nice basic sauce. Sauteed some sweet/hot sausage, onion, fresh squash/zuccini, and extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by SURFWENCH   view full review
good basic marinara, quick, low in calories, fat-free. I substituted canned diced tomatoes in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by BEATRIZ1   view full review
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I use it over pasta, Italian meatballs, chicken parmesan,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by DEBS32   view full review
Very easy and good with just these ingredients. I did add onions and Italian Sausage to the...

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