Spaghetti
(Tomato Sauce)
Put:
3 c diced fresh tomatoes
1 c diced sweet onion
1 minced garlic clove
2 bay leaves
2 c water
in a large pot & bring to boil.
Reduce heat & simmer with lid slightly ajar for 15 min.
Stir occasionally.
Add:
14.5 - 15 oz. can tomato sauce
14.5 - 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 t basil
1 t oregano
1/2 t Italian seasoning
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1 t salt
2 T lemon juice
3 1/2 T honey
1/2 c water
to the large pot.
Cook on med. heat until boiling.
Reduce heat & simmer with lid slightly ajar for 30 - 45 min.
Stir frequently.
(Noodles)
Put in a different large pot:
7 1/2 c water
& bring to boil.
After water boils, add:
4 c whole grain spaghetti noodles
broken in 4ths (12 oz. package)
(or however much you want to make
& adjust water & salt a needed)
1 1/2 t salt
to the large pot.
Cook according to package (or continue boiling for 8 - 12 min. until noodles are soft).
Stir occasionally.
Can add:
1/2 - 1 t virgin olive oil
(to keep the noodles
from sticking together)
Drain.
Discard bay leaves & pour Tomato Sauce over Noodles when serving
or cool down & refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Can freeze Tomato Sauce & Noodles together or Tomato Sauce separately, then thaw & reheat at 250º for 20 - 30 min. in an oven safe dish, using foil to cover if no lid is available.
Can also reheat the Tomato Sauce in a pot with a little water & heat on med. high while stirring for 3 - 5 min.
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