Pasta Sauce in cast iron skillet on wooden table

Cervasi's Pasta Sauce

Published on August 21, 2013 | In | By
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A staple recipe for any Italian kitchen, Cervasi pasta sauce can be used in a variety of recipes. Make this ahead of time, for quick and easy dinner solutions.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Cervasi® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • 5–6 links Italian sausage and/or 8 medium meatballs

Instructions

  1. Fry meatballs (and/or sausage) in skillet, set aside.
  2. Saute onions in olive oil until translucent, add garlic and then cook until golden.
  3. Add tomato paste, puree and water, stir until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked meat plus salt, pepper, basil, sugar and pepper flakes, if desired.
  5. When sauce begins to boil, turn heat to medium and cook for about one hour, stirring often. Add water if sauce become too thick.