Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 255 min
Total time: 755 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes; 4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 3 cups water; 2 onions, chopped; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 teaspoons white sugar; 2 pinches baking soda, divided; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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This secret ingredient spaghetti sauce is a simple, slow-cooked, authentic spaghetti sauce, as good as the restaurants serve — or better! The secret ingredient is baking soda. Do not taste the sauce right after adding it; wait awhile, and this sauce will not disappoint you. It is good right from the stove, but the flavors blend overnight. Best served with your favorite meatball recipe, where the meatballs cook in the sauce the last half hour. Be prepared to take a nap after eating.

Submitted by Barb Tucker

Updated on December 3, 2024

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A plate of spaghetti topped with Mom's best spaghetti sauce and parmesan cheese

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

12 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cups water
2 onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons white sugar
2 pinches baking soda, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Mix together whole tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, onions, basil, garlic, sugar, 1 pinch of baking soda, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat while stirring, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for at least 4 hours.

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Stir in remaining pinch of baking soda; sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and almost brown. Make sure to scrape the sides of the pan into the sauce.

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Stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste sauce: if too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer for 30 more minutes.

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Let sauce cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Reheat the next day and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

170	Calories
2g	Fat
36g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 1624mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 9g	18%
Vitamin C 48mg	54%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1757mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce

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