Freezer Spaghetti Sauce Food

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until totally browned. Remove the meat from the pot with a slotted spoon and put into a bowl. Set aside.
• Discard any grease in the pot, but do not clean the pot. Drizzle in the olive oil. When it is heated, throw in the diced onions. Stir it around for 1 1/2 minutes, and then add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and marinara sauce. Stir to combine, and then add the sugar, salt, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper (if using) and bay leaves. Stir, then add the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Place the lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add a little water or some low-sodium broth if it needs more liquid.
• After an hour, add the minced parsley, basil and the Parmesan rind if using (or grated Parmesan if you prefer--or both!). Stir to combine, and then put the lid back on and allow it to simmer for another 30 minutes or so. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
• Serve a big bowl of oiled noodles and the spaghetti sauce so guests can serve themselves. Top each serving with minced parsley and grated Parmesan (or Parmesan shavings) and serve with a big piece of garlic-cheese bread.
• Amen.

FREEZER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute onions, garlic, celery, peppers, and mushrooms in vegetable oil until tender.
• Combine sauteed vegetables with tomatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered until thickened to your liking (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
• Stir often to prevent sticking.
• Ladle into clean quart jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
• Remove air bubbles, wipe jar rims, and cap with properly preteated lids.
• When jars have cooled to room temperature, freeze.

FREEZER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine onion, garlic, green pepper and vegetable oil in pan. Cook until onion is transparent.
• In large pot add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 hours on low heat stirring frequently.
• Let sauce cool. Pour sauce into quart size containers or freezer bags. Store in freezer.
• Note: You may add hamburger, mushrooms etc. when preparing the sauce to eat.

BEST SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot, cook sausage and ground beef over medium heat for 6 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break apart the meat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the meat is no longer pink, about 4 more minutes. Drain off the fat.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, red wine, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 2 ½ - 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or sugar, if necessary.
• Serve over cooked spaghetti; garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

STEPHANIE'S FREEZER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a slow cooker saute together the onion, garlic, green pepper, and vegetable oil. Cook until onion is transparent.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 hours on low heat. Stir frequently.
• Let sauce cool. Pour sauce into quart size freezer containers. Store in freezer.
• When ready to use sauce, stir in can of tomato paste.