Produce stand in Vernazza, Italy

Produce stand in Vernazza, Italy

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Irie Pasta Sauce

This is a yummy basic pasta sauce. Feel free to embellish by adding other veggies,etc!

4 28 oz Cans Tomato Sauce
1 8 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 small Can Tomato Paste or a few good squeezes out of a tube
1 Cup Red Wine
1 Pkg Sweet Italian Sausage ( 1/2 out of casings, 1/2 cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 Pkg Hot Italian Sausage ( 1/2 out of casings, 1/2 cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1-2 lbs lean ground beef ( depending on how meaty you like your sauce)
8 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 lb mushrooms
2 tbs Oregano
2 tbs Basil
1 tbs Thyme
1 tbs pepper
1 tbs red pepper flakes
1 tbs kosher salt
2 tsp celery salt
1 tbs cumin
1 cup parmesan cheese

Brown all meats and drain
Brown onion,garlic and mushrooms and add to meat
Add all tomato sauces and wine
Add all sesonings
Add parmesan cheese
Simmer for 1 hour

The cumin is the secret ingredient, and it gives this sauce a unique flavor..use the sauce in any of your favorite pasta recipes. (You could easliy substitute all meats for turkey or chicken versions)

Enjoy!!

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