Nanny’s Spaghetti Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce recipe for a hearty and comforting meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

102

Sugar

Fat

Nanny's Spaghetti Sauce is a classic Italian-inspired sauce that has been passed down through generations of families. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfect for any pasta dish. The sauce is versatile and can be used with any type of pasta, making it a staple in any kitchen. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it also has health benefits due to the use of garlic and tomatoes.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2.	Stir well to combine all ingredients.
3.	Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4.	Once simmering, reduce heat to low and let the sauce cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.	Serve over your choice of pasta and enjoy!

PROS

Nanny’s Spaghetti Sauce is a simple and easy recipe that results in a delicious and flavorful sauce.

The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and can be prepared in under an hour.

It is a hearty and comforting meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

CONS

This recipe contains a significant amount of sodium due to the use of canned tomato products.

There is also added sugar in the recipe, which may not be suitable for those monitoring their sugar intake.

This recipe is not vegetarian or vegan-friendly as it contains sugar and white wine vinegar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomato-based sauces are rich in antioxidants, particularly lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Garlic has also been linked to supporting heart health and reducing inflammation.

	1 can crushed tomatoes
	2 cans tomato sauce
	1 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