Pat’s Famous Pasta Sauce: A Family Recipe

Introduction

Have you ever craved a taste of Italy without leaving your kitchen? Look no further than Pat’s Famous Pasta Sauce. This beloved family recipe has been passed down through generations, and it’s sure to become a staple in your own home. The rich, flavorful sauce is perfect for any pasta dish, from spaghetti to lasagna.

Pat's Famous Pasta Sauce

Equipment

1 large pot

Ingredients

4 qt Tomatoes
1 30 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce
1 cn 20 oz tomato sauce
3 cn Tomato paste
4 tb Italian seasoning
1/2 ts Ground sage
2 ts Garlic powder or salt
1 tb Oregano
1 ts Parsley
2 tb Sugar
1/2 c Romano cheese grated
1/2 c Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

In a very LARGE pot, using a vegetable mill, grind tomatos to remove seeds and hard pulp.
Pour the tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce in the mill, and process it.If the tomatos you added were watery, you might want to add a second jar/can of spaghetti sauce.
Clean the jars out with water.
The point you are trying to do is to retain as much of the essence of the ground whole tomatos as possible.
Discard the debris.
Add the tomato paste directly to the tomato mixture.
Mix well. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add all spices and the cheeses and mix well. Cover and place on very low heat.
If you wish to add meatballs to the sauce while it is cooking now is the time to make them. Once made, add them directly to the sauce.
As it cooks you may want to adjust the spices and the cheeses depending on your tastes.
We add at least another tablespoon of oregano, 2 table- spoons of parsley, a little more salt, and at least another 1/2 cup each of romano and parmesan cheeses.
Stir every half hour or so to prevent scortching on the bottom of the pot.
When the sauce is cooked down to your taste (and the meatballs are done to your liking), remove from heat and let sit for 1/2 hour.

Notes

: It is best to use fresh canned tomatos and when you use the
spaghetti sauce, the thicker the better (we use Prego).

Tips:

* Fresh Herbs: For an even more flavorful sauce, consider using fresh oregano and basil instead of dried.

* Meatballs or Sausage: Add cooked meatballs or sausage to the sauce for a hearty meal.

* Freezing: Leftover sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Enjoy!

Pat’s Famous Pasta Sauce is a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this classic sauce is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious homemade Italian meal.