Macaroni Sauce

Name: Macaroni Sauce
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 (28 oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes; drippings from Meatballs and Sausage; fresh or dry basil; 1 Tbsp. salt; 12 oz. can tomato paste; 2 cans water (from empty tomato paste cans); 1 Tbsp. sugar

Cook: 120 min Cuisine: Italian

A hearty, rich tomato sauce with fresh basil and savory meats, perfect for comforting pasta dishes and ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

3 (28 oz.) cans Italian plum tomatoes ⓘ
drippings from Meatballs and Sausage ⓘ
fresh or dry basil ⓘ
1 Tbsp. salt
12 oz. can tomato paste ⓘ
2 cans water (from empty tomato paste cans) ⓘ
1 Tbsp. sugar ⓘ

Instructions

Put the tomatoes in a large saucepan.
Bring the tomatoes to a boil, then crush them and let it boil uncovered for about 40 minutes.
Add drippings from Meatballs and Sausage along with the meat, and let boil for another 30 minutes with the meat.
At the same time, add basil (about 3 to 4 leaves or 1 teaspoon dry), and salt.
Add the tomato paste with water and sugar, then bring to a boil for another 40 minutes, stirring often.
Skim the sauce if necessary and serve with your favorite pasta.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

133 kcal 7% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV

Total Fat 7.1g 9% DV

Carbs 13.1g 5% DV

Fiber 2.7g 10% DV

Sugar 3.9g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10004.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 483.3mg 10% DV

Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 104.5mcg 12% DV

Vitamin C 26mg 29% DV

Calcium 69.8mg 5% DV

Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).