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Italian Red Sauce Aka Red Gravy Or Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This incredible Italian red sauce recipe (also known as red gravy or spaghetti sauce) is a labor of love, simmering for hours to develop a rich, deep flavor. The secret ingredient? Italian ham! This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for freezing and using in countless dishes – pasta, pizza, lasagna, you name it! Get ready for the most authentic, flavorful red sauce you've ever tasted.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 395 mins
Calories 5.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Italian Red Sauce Aka Red Gravy Or Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Italian Red Sauce Aka Red Gravy Or Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large (6-quart) soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and simmer for 1 minute, being careful not to brown the garlic.
  3. Blend 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes briefly in a blender until smooth. (Alternatively, use 6 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped)
  4. Add the blended tomatoes to the pot with the garlic.
  5. Cut 1/2 pound Italian ham into 1-inch chunks.
  6. Add the ham to the sauce.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste).
  8. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  9. To check consistency, spoon a dollop of sauce into a clean bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes. If water separates, continue simmering uncovered until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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