J.R.'s Scratch Spaghetti Red Sauce, TD Recipe book, page 152

Just finished making this.

I usually make a red sauce with ground turkey, red pepper flakes, and chili powder, giving it a bit of a kick. I was interested in making a more 'Italian' red sauce. J.R.'s sauce is highly recommended...very good, and very easy. I've never made a sauce using a packet of Italian dressing, but it gave it an extra kick. The fresh basil/oregano also helped.

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J.R.'s Scratch Spaghetti Red Sauce
1 can 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
1 pkg Fresh Basil (or 20 leaves)
1/2 pkg Fresh Chopped Oregano (3-4 tablespoons)
3 Freshly Chopped Cloves Garlic
1 cup chopped white onion
½ cup chopped green onion (can add celery and bell pepper)
1 stick butter
1 pkg Good Seasoning Italian Salad Dressing
Italian Seasoning
- Pinch Garlic Salt, Salt, Pepper
– Pinch of each 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (can use a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicy)

Melt butter and garlic……sauté till opened, add vegetables and sauté till limp…..add basil, oregano, crushed red peppers, seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic salt, Italian seasonings….allow to limp….add can of crushed tomatoes….simmer 20 minutes, stirring to keep from ‘chunking.’ While simmering…add salt and pepper to taste

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