09/07/2026
Pasta Sauce
* ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
* 2 medium onions, chopped
* 10 cloves garlic, minced
* 12 cups tomatoes (canned)
* 4 (12-ounce) cans tomato paste
* 3 cans tomato sauce
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons dried oregano
* 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
* 1 tablespoon dried basil
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
* 3/4 teaspoons mushroom powder (optional)
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
* Crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
* In a 12 to 14-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are softened. Stir occasionally with a spoon. Add the garlic, stir and cook for a few minutes.
* Add everything to the pot
* Adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Simmer over low to medium heat until desired thickness is reached, stirring occasionally to keep it from scorching. Use an immersion until desired consistency.
* If canning, follow your favorite water bath canning procedure.
