Spaghetti sauce recipe with Italian sausage and basil and tomato sauce and paste.

Ingredients:

 1 pounds Italian sausage links, sliced

 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1/3 cup chopped onion
 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
 6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
 3 cans (24 ounces total) tomato sauce
 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
 1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf basil, crumbled
 1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf oregano, crumbled
 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf parsley
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
 1 cup water
 grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, brown sausage slices. Drain off grease and add olive oil to pan. Add
onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender. Add
remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for
about 2 to 3 hours. Add more water and reduce heat if sauce becomes too thick. Serve with hot
cooked spaghetti and pass the Parmesan cheese.
Makes enough spaghetti sauce for 6 servings.

A chunky garden tomato sauce with fresh basil.

Ingredients:

 3/4 cup chopped onion

 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 6 cups chopped tomatoes, canned or about 6 fresh, peeled tomatoes
 3/4 cup dry red wine
 1/4 cup shredded carrots
 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
 1 teaspoon sugar
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 cup sliced zucchini
 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 Preparation:

Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, cooking until tender. Stir in garlic,
tomatoes, wine, carrots, parsley, basil, sugar, and salt. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

Add sliced zucchini and mushrooms; cook until sauce is thick, about 20 minutes longer. Serve with hot
cooked pasta.
Tomato sauce recipe serves 4.

This spaghetti sauce recipe is made with tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and basil, along with
olive oil and other seasonings.

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

 16 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

 1 medium onion, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1/4 cup olive oil
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes
 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
 dash black pepper
 dash cayenne pepper

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat; add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring
occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for about 50
minutes, or until desired consistency is reached. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti.
Serves 4 to 6.