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Grandma Calcara's Italian Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 large (12 oz) cans tomato paste
4 cans (12 oz) water
1 medium onion, chopped
3 buttons garlic, sliced thin
salt & pepper to taste
1 t sugar
1 T parmesan cheese
1 T sweet basil leaves
1 T oregano leaves
OR
2 T Italian seasoning instead of basil & oregano
Directions:
Directions:
Brown onions & garlic in small amount of oil in medium pot. Add tomato paste & water. Add seasonings & cheese when it hits the boiling point. Add meatballs & cook slowly for a couple of hours.
Cook 1 lb spaghetti (or other pasta) in large pot of boiling water until tender. Strain & blanch in cool water when done.
Remove meatballs from sauce & set aside. Add spaghetti to sauce & serve.
If just meat sauce is desired: After browning the onions & garlic, add 1½- 2 lbs ground beef. Brown & drain any excess grease. Add sauce, water & seasonings. Cook slowly for a couple of hours.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The Calcara family: L to R Tim & Marilyn, TJ, Adam, Brian, Sally, Brett, Jonathan; Jamie & ReNee, David, Amy, Matthew; Mike & Betty, Mickey; Robin & Barb, Jeremy, Beth, Katie, Sarah.

 

 

 

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