Grandpa's Pasta Sauce
The sauce was too much like spagetti sauce. I cooked the pork chops in the sauce for hours and it was tender, but the pork flavor was diminished; I would prefer to taste the pork more. 35
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Ingredients
| 30 | ounces |
tomato purée (passata)
canned |
|
| 1 | whole |
bay leaves
|
* |
| 30 | ounces |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
canned, whole, hand squashed |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
oregano
dried |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
basil
dried |
* |
| 6 | ounces |
tomato paste
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
garlic powder
|
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3 | large |
garlic cloves
crushed |
* |
| 2 | cups |
mushrooms
chopped |
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
sugar
|
|
| 2 | pounds |
pork chops
with bones |
|
| 1 | pinch |
sweet red bell peppers
|
* |
| 1 | cup |
white wine
dry |
* |
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
* |
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large covered pot.
Simmer over low heat for three hours for desired thickness.
If too thick, thin with a little water; if too thin, let the sauce cook uncovered over very low heat for 30 to 45 minutes longer.
Serve with favorite pasta cooked al dente, lots of grated parmesan cheese, italian bread and a good chiante.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 468g (16.5 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 42228% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g
21%
Saturated Fat 5g
24%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 129mg
43%
Sodium 175mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
9%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Sugars g
Protein
101g
Vitamin A 45%
•
Vitamin C 68%
Calcium 9%
•
Iron 33%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
