45 Reviews of Pasta Sauce #1

From: SculptorOfHumanFlesh

On Feb 11, 2006

Very good sauce. By far better than any sauce I've made or bought in a store. The only place I'd say I may have had better was in Italy. I would say its a tad on the spicy side, but I like spicy. I've made this recipe three times. I got the best result from using canned tomotoes that were peeled and more garlic and onion than was recommended. Crushing the tomatoes with my hands was kind of fun.

From: AKillian24

On Jan 8, 2006

This is such a great basic sauce to make and store for whatever you need it for. I froze it, and then added the basil and parsely when I was ready to use it in smaller batches. Thanks!

From: Vaguely Vegan

On Mar 1, 2005

This is excellent - I use vegetable broth in place of chicken and sometimes omit the red pepper flakes. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks!

From: Little T

On Dec 22, 2004

A huge hit at my home last night. Served over spiral pasta, even my finicky children ate it up! I used regular salt and re-hydrated onion flakes only b/c I was out of fresh onion. Can't wait to try it again with fresh onion and COMPANY!! Thanks for a keeper!

From: Chef #432668

On Aug 14, 2007

This was my first home-made sauce, it was incredible. I added sliced mushrooms when the onions were almost done. I also used fresh Italian parsley and topped with parmesean cheese. Amazing.

From: Hey Jude

On Aug 29, 2005

Excellent sauce and excellent directions. This sauce ended up thick, sweet, a bit spicy and just right for us. I served it over some spinach ravioli that I bought at a farmer's market. I loved squishing the tomatoes, I used a 28 oz. can of imported pear tomatoes. Thanks Miz EL, this is a terrific sauce

From: Chef #226339

On Jul 1, 2005

Lovely, thick and juicy....i used vege broth too and served with spaghetti and smothered in parmesan.....v.tasty.

From: ~cbw~

On Apr 23, 2005

Very good and so easy to make! I made a double batch of this for a meal I was preparing for guests, and I got a ton of compliments! This is my first successful attempt at a homemade pasta sauce-yay! Thanks for posting!

From: Coastal Cook

On Sep 25, 2005

Delicious! The flavor in this sauce is outstanding. Your description is exactly right...not too sweet, not too spicy. Perfect!! Loved the crushed red pepper flavor. I used a jar of canned tomatoes that I 'canned' this summer (first time). I didn't add the tomato paste so the sauce was a little runny. Next time I will add a little cornstarch to thicken it a bit.

From: FBP

On Oct 18, 2004

I've made this recipe more than once and it was a hit every time. Definitely the best pasta sauce I've ever had/made.