How to Make Big Pot Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting and satisfying about a big pot of homemade sauce simmering on the stove. The aroma fills the kitchen, and you just know that a delicious and hearty meal is in the making. If you're a fan of homemade Italian sauces, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Big Pot Sauce.

Big Pot Sauce is a classic tomato-based sauce that is perfect for pasta, lasagna, or any dish that calls for a rich and flavorful sauce. What sets this recipe apart is its simp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large diced onion
  • 20 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
  • 1 cup dried oregano
  • ¼ cup dried basil
  • 7 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 cup red wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 80
  • Yield: 10 quarts

  • In a medium skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until juices run clear. Drain, and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  • In large (13 quart) stock pot over medium heat, saute onion, garlic and crushed red pepper in olive oil until golden brown. Stir in sausage pieces, half the oregano and half the basil, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the remaining oregano and basil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the red wine, and with a handheld mixer, carefully blend the sauce in the pot until the tomatoes have been chopped into small pieces and the sauce is thick and chunky. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    38 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 169mg