Ginas Basic Spaghetti Sauce Food

GINA'S BASIC SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the tomatoes: drop them into a pot of boiling water for about a minute.
• 2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• 3. Slip off the skins, cut out the \"core\", and coarsely chop.
• 4. Set aside.
• 5. In a large pot, heat the oil. Add onion and fennel seed.
• 6. Fry for a couple of minutes.
• 7. Add the pepper and garlic and fry a couple more minutes.
• 8. Add the rest of the ingredients.
• 9. Bring to a boil, lower heat, then simmer for as long as you can (at least an hour), stirring occasionally.
• 10. I cover the pot loosely when simmering.

SPAGHETTI WITH FIGS, BASIL, BROWN BUTTER, AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Continue cooking butter until light brown and fragrant. Add figs, hazelnuts, and basil; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until figs begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain pasta reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water. Add pasta and reserved pasta water to skillet; toss to combine.
• Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

GINA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat with onion, pepper and garlic. Drain excess fat.
• 2. In large pot, add all ingredients, except mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 hours, making sure to stir occasionally. Don't let it stick!
• 3. About 10 minutes before serving, add mushrooms.
• 4. This makes about 2 1/2 quarts of sauce.