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MrsHuddle’s Pasta Sauce

Excellent base recipe for any dishes that require a red sauce. Just add your favorite vegetables and meat for a smooth, delicious pasta sauce.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Author huddlenet.com

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 28 oz. Tomatoes, diced
  • 12 oz. Tomato Paste
  • 28 oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Beef Broth or Red Wine
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 teaspoons Basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried Parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a stockpot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté onions until softened. Add garlic, cook until soft. Be careful not to brown.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Stir to completely blend.
  • Reduce medium heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently for an hour.
  • Use immediately or cool and freeze.

Freezer Instructions:

  • Label Ziploc baggie. Place baggie in a tall cup (see below picture).
  • Add sauce to baggie. I place 4 ladle scoops of sauce in each baggie.
  • Zip the baggie closed, try to remove as much air as possible.
  • Lay flat in freezer separately and allow to freeze before stacking.