Italy / Sauces & condiments
Spaghetti Sauce
This is a simple spaghetti sauce that works well for everyday meals, even with picky eaters. It is best served hot at the table, to be poured over lightly-cooked pasta. Shredded mozzarella cheese may be added on top.
Ingredients
- canned tomato puree or ground tomatoes, 922 g; plain canned; or ground tomatoes29 oz
- dried oregano, dried1 tsp
- dried basil, dried2 tsp
- granulated salt1/2 tsp
- canned sliced mushrooms, canned; sliced; optional
- ground beef or bits of steak, cooked; or bits of steak; optional; may be added at the table
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
For more efficient use of the herbs, you should grind them well with the salt. The salt helps to grind the herbs. If you skip this step, increase the amount of herbs. Also double the herbs if you prefer.
Mix everything in a pot.
Bring to a boil while stirring to prevent the sauce from burning to the bottom of the pan.
Immediately remove from the heat and serve. Hot tomato products lose tomato flavor, so don't delay.
