How to Make Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a big, steaming plate of spaghetti smothered in a rich, homemade sauce. And when it comes to the best spaghetti sauce, no one does it quite like Mom. Her recipe is a closely guarded family secret, passed down through generations and perfected over the years. But lucky for you, she's decided to share it with the world, so that you too can experience the magic of Mom's Best Spaghetti Sauce.

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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
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste sauce: if too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer for 30 more minutes.
  • Let sauce cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Reheat the next day and serve.
  • Nutrition

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 1624mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1757mg