Torsiello Family Spaghetti Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Torsiello Family Spaghetti Sauce, delicious and authentic Italian sauce
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Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 onion , medium chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon basil ( fresh & chopped ... or 1 teaspoon dried )
2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano ( fresh & chopped ... or 1/2 teaspoon dried )
2 cans of italian peeled tomatoes ( it is important that these be Italian grown tomatoes ... look where they come from )
1 can italian tomato paste ( again important that these be imported from Italy )
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
6 Italian sausage ( browned and cut in quarters )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
280
Sugar
8g
Fat
20g
The Torsiello Family Spaghetti Sauce is a classic Italian recipe that has been handed down through generations. This sauce is full of rich, authentic Italian flavor and is perfect for pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce. The addition of Italian sausage gives it an extra kick of flavor. This recipe requires a bit of patience as it has a long cooking time, but the result is well worth it. Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions and garlic, and cook until tender and translucent, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
2.Add in the basil, parsley, and oregano, and cook for an additional minute.
3.Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add to the pot, along with the tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves, then stir to combine.
4.Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5.Meanwhile, brown the Italian sausage in a pan over medium heat, then cut into quarters, and add to the sauce after it has cooked for an hour. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This sauce is full of authentic Italian flavor, perfect for pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce.

It’s easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for future use.

CONS

The cooking time for this sauce is quite long, which can be time-consuming for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which are important for boosting the immune system and fighting inflammation in the body. Garlic has been linked to improving heart health and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

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