My Mama Iuliuccis Dont Skip A Step Spaghetti Sauce Food

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree whole tomatoes in blender with onion and garlic.
• Cook all cans of tomatoes in a large heavy pot, adding all other ingredients, except salt.
• Bring to a boil and then lower temperature to simmer for 2 or 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• When it starts to thicken and turn less 'pink', add salt to taste.
• For the Vegetarian option omit the beef bouillon.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE (HOMEMADE)

Steps:

• Brown meat, drain and reserve 2 Tbs of fat.
• Saute onions in olive oil if using lean meat or use reserved fat.
• Dissolve cornstarch with tomatoes. (Can blend at this point for desired texture).
• Add meat and remaining ingredients and simmer about an hour. (Can be done on low in a crock pot for longer).

SPAGHETTI SAUCE TO DIE FOR

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the meat, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
• Drain off fat.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf.
• Stir in water.
• Pour into large pot (one that is wider than it is tall). Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, for l½ to 2 hours or till sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally, the thicker the better.
• Add lemon juice during last 5 minutes of simmering.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Serve over hot cooked pasta.
• Pass grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Makes 6 servings.

MAMA IULIUCCI'S FAMOUS MEAT-A-BALLS (ITALIAN MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients gently in a large bowl until well combined.
• Roll meatballs 1 1/2- 1 3/4" in diameter.
• Heat about 1/4" of oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
• Fry meatballs in oil, rolling frequently, until evenly browned and juices run clear.
• Drop meatballs in your favorite sauce (I highly recommend My Mama Iuliucci's"Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce recipe#26947) and let simmer for awhile to flavor sauce or just serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.
• Tip: You can also bake or broil these if the frying part is too much of a hassle-- I use my broiler pan if I bake them, so the fat drips down and away from the meatballs.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR DUMMIES!

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in large uncovered pan.
• Bring to a low boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to desired thickness.
• Note: may add meatballs (precooked frozen or browned homemade) or browned ground beef at Step 3.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE LIKE MAMA USED TO MAKE

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, cook the beef and pork removing from the pot when cooked through.
• Leaving about 1-2 Tbsp of fat in the pot add the chopped onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes to soften.
• Blend in the minced garlic and sauté that for 30 seconds.
• Add the oregano, salt, basil, thyme and bay leaf. Blend in well and cook that for another minute.
• Add back the meat along with the remaining cans of diced tomato/sauce/paste.
• Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Taste for salt and herbs, grind a teaspoon or so of pepper into the pot.
• Simmer uncovered for at least 2 hours.
• Serve over hot spaghetti garnished with Parmesan and chili flakes.