The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 6hrs30 mins

Total: 7hrs

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

18 roma (plum) tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

½ cup butter

4 cloves garlic

minced

5 bay leaves

1 large white onion

chopped

1 large zucchini

chopped

1 green bell pepper

chopped

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms

sliced

2 tablespoons dried oregano

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons chili powder

¼ cup brown sugar

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

White Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove skins and return tomatoes to the pot and mash them. Stir in tomato paste and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer on low heat.

Step 2

Meanwhile melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and bay leaves for 1 minute then stir in onions; saute until onions are translucent. Stir in zucchini green and red bell pepper and mushrooms. Slowly cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir vegetables into tomato sauce and add oregano Italian seasoning chili powder and brown sugar. Simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the ricotta cheese 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

The Very Best Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 192.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 19.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 11g

Fat: 11.2g 17%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 31.3mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 2442.9IU 49%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 46mg 77%

Folate: 39.1mcg 10%

Calcium: 151.3mg 15%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 42.9mg 15%

Potassium: 773.6mg 22%

Sodium: 335.2mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 100.5

*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.