The Best of Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

Cindi Porter

My Spaghetti Sauce is simple but flavorful and not spicy hot either. I hope you give it a try ;) Here goes:1 lb. pork sausage in small chunks (sort of mini meatballs or you can crumble it for meat sauce for little kids)

Cook sausage until ...brown, then add 1 diced onion and continue cooking sausage until dark brown. Some might say it’s burnt but it isn’t and onion is translucent.

Add a number 2 can of tomato sauce (it’s about 32 oz.)

crush and mix together 2 TBSP. Oregano leaves, 1 TBSP. Thyme leaves, 1 tsp. Basil leaves, ¼ tsp. black pepper, 3TBSP. Brown sugar, ¼ tsp. Chili powder, ½ tsp. garlic powder NOT garlic salt!! (If fresh garlic I use about 4 or 5 cloves and add fresh garlic with onion and sausage)

Return to stove, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. If not thick enough for you add ½ a small can of tomato paste stirring constantly until thick. It only takes a couple of minutes to get thick quick.

 

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Quick Spaghetti Sauce from Carol Evans

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped onions
... 8 slices chopped pepperoni
1 can spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili peppers or 1 whole red dry chili
2 tablespoons burgundy or marsala cooking sherry

Saute ground beef with garlic and onion until cooked. Add rest of ingredients and simmer for 1/2 hour. Cook sxpaghetti noodles and serve with sauce.

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Margaret Peterson

Spaghetti recipe
1 lb ground chuck(sometimes 1/2 pork /2 beef)
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 carrot grated
... 1 stalk of celery chopped
5 fresh mushrooms sliced
1 can of swanson beef broth ( use vegetable both when I use pork)
1 small can of tomato paste
3 roma tomatoes chopped
2 clove of garlic chopped or minced
Season to your tastes with black pepper, oregano, salt, chilli powder. (Usually I use the palm of my hand to measure)
Brown the meat, drain the grease from it. In this pan add garlic, and onions then place in the pot you are using to make the sauce To the meat and veggies
Add in the broth/stock, the tomato paste and stir until blended well then add the rest
Slow simmer on stove Is also great to cook in the crockpot

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Valerie Sotelo

tomato sauce
half can of water
garlic salt
oregano
pepper
just mix it all together i like it i love that its all in my pantry almost all the time..

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Donnette Black Long

my Spaghetti recipe is pretty boring, but we like it.
1 can tomato sauce
salt
pepper
garlic powder
... onion powder
oregano, just a dash
I don't measure any of it so its just how I think it looks on the tomato sauce. With the garlic and onion I'm generous

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Couponing is nothing if I didnt have the title MOM

SO...DON'T......PUSH.....MY ......"WRONG".... BUTTON... got it punk?!

I know this has nothing to do with being a frugal mama.. but had to post it

My first Bread machine

So, last night I had a goal, I was going to use my bread maker and make the best of the Bread! And of course if you all know by watching my post and video I bought it at a thrift store...

So once i cam e home and cleaned down the new memeber of the family, I was in search of my Amish bread recipe and it was all green light from there.....

In the end it was huge and the smell filled my home with the wonderful smells of bread.... next batch is going to have to be a wheat loaf and from that point on I am going to make so much bread I will be known as the Salas Bakery

Follow me.friday thrift store.find

Follow.me friday

School Shopping....................DONE

So, the school shopping is done and I am so HAPPY!!! I am a shopaholic at heart I research, find and bargaim like no other but there is something tormenting to b=me when it comes to school shopping....


And, I can tell you right now what it is.......my kids. I love my kids to the moon and back but I HATE to shop with them. Having them with me is one issue and then asking them to try the stuff on is a second unbearable issue in itself.

But with the pencils freshly sharpened and the clothes waiting to be washed and ironed all I need is for that hard work to pay off and send my kids to school looken "all fly" and me knowing I hit up the best of Goodwill, Savers and Target and didnt break the bank having to do it....

Frugal haul trip 2

Goodwill shopping frugal shopping part 1

Updating the group..page..and blog

Yes I actually life a frugal life pt 2

Yes I actually live a "frugal" life

I have had many a questions or statements in my adulthood life. Never once was saving money or buying things second hand in my choices as a teen. We all know in high school or growing up you had to have the best of the best or no one would like you, or you weren't popular.... Well thats how it was when I was in high school, if you didnt meet the criteria of popularity you didnt fit in unless you had the expensive.....everything.... frugal wasn't even a word that existed to any of us teenagers.

Well that was a marriage, two kids and bills up the creek ago and I love living a frugal life. My husband sometimes asks me " Aren't you afraid of someone calling you cheap skate"? Umm thats a BIG FAT NO!!!! Because of being frugal and couponing and buying second hand household items we are blessed enough to go on yearly family vacations every September on ONE income. We have the same bills and obligations as many others. He have Rent, Car payments..bills and even child support that my husband has to pay.

But we manage, we even manage to bless others with our stockpile when needed. Here I am giving a little clip around my kitchen to show just how frugal I really am. Everything in my kitchen, was purchased at a discount store, or was a BLACK FRIDAY buy or a yardsale or someone was wonderful enough to make it for me so which means I didnt pay full price for ANYTHING!!!

Seriously from my microwave down to the dining room table and all the little things in between all my decor was either made for me or by me or were gifts to me. Real life is about enjoyment, so why not cheerfully live less?!

God is Good all the time!!

Potatoe Leek Soup..... by Margaret Peterson

Potatoe Leek Soup:
Ingredients:
3 cups sliced leeks, white and tender green parts (trim off the darker green tips)
3 cups peeled and roughly chopped baking potatoes, like russets
... 6 cups water
11/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/3 cup minced chives or parsley
2 or 3 pieces of cooked bacon.
Directions
In a large heavy saucepan, bring the leeks, potatoes, water, and salt to the boil over high heat. Cover partially, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
Season to taste, and puree with a handheld blender, or in batches in a food processor. I actually like some chunks of potatoe in the soup still so I use a potatoe masher sometimes.
Turn in the cream and reheat before serving.
Top each serving with a dollop of creme fraiche and sprinkling of fresh chives and bits of the cooked bacon

Potatoe Soup by Terra Seymour

Potatoe soup.
Cube 6 to 8 potatoes
1 tbsp of butter
Cover potatoes with milk and add salt, pepper, and dried onions to taste. Place in crock pot on low 4-6 hours

Brocolli Chees Soup by Tricia Stone

Brocolli, Cauliflower, Cheese soup
cut up to small bite size pieces cauliflower, brocolli .. Take big can of cream of chicken soup add milk to thin add all your vegtables and throw in some grated cheese easy, quick and yummy

Beef Stew by Amber Richards

Mushroom Soup by Lesley Talley

Goulash by Stormo Clonts

Goulash - Quick and Easy! (This is an easy recipe to add and subtract ingredients)

2 pounds hamburger meat (Add more or less depending on what you like)
Macaroni noodles OR cube a few potatoes
A couple cans of tomato sauce
... Can tomato chunks
Green beans
Corn
Seasonings you like (I just use salt and pepper)

Brown your meat. I sometimes boil it in water. Always drain it. Unless you want the grease and stuff in your goulash.

In a big pot add your cooked hamburger meat, tomato sauces, tomatoes, green beans, corn, and seasonings. Cover with lots of water. Enough to almost fill the pot!

If your doing potatoes you can add them as well. Cook till the potatoes are to your liking. Then enjoy! :)

OR

If your doing macaroni noodles, bring the pot to a boil then add the noodles and follow directions to cook them or till you like them!

I'm sure you can use rice if you don't like potatoes or noodles. Haven't tried that way though!

Tomatoe Parmesan Soup By Sara Bigler

‎2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced onions
1 tsp dried oregano or 1 T fresh oregano
... 1 T dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
4 cups chicken broth
½ bay leaf
½ cup flour
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter
2 cups half and half, warmed (I would go with only a cup and a half though)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

. Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to a large slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft.

3. About 30 minutes before serving prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour. Stir constantly with a whisk for 5-7 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup. Add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. Add all back the slow cooker. Stir and add the Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, salt and pepper. Add additional basil and oregano if needed (the slow cooker does a number on spices and they get bland over time, so don't be afraid to always season to taste at the end).See More

frozen meal recipe

I made this and froze one; It was Delicious and easy to make. I served it with cranberry sauce.
Monica Buck
Serves: 12 Edit

Yields: 2 casseroles
... Total Time: 1 hr 35 min
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 35 min
Oven Temp: 375

Ingredients
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5 medium (12-ounce) sweet potatoes
2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
2 pound(s) ground turkey or chicken
2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon(s) curry powder
1 can(s) (14- to 14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth
1 1/2 pound(s) carrots, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 pound(s) parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) grated peeled fresh ginger
1 package(s) (10-ounce) frozen peas
1 cup(s) reduced-fat (2%) milk, warmed
2 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter
Directions
Pierce potatoes all over with fork. Cook in microwave on High 15 to 17 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork, turning potatoes over once; set aside.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high until hot. Add turkey; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring and breaking up turkey with side of spoon.
Stir flour and curry powder into turkey in skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add broth and heat to boiling. Cook 1 minute or until mixture thickens slightly. Divide turkey mixture between two 2 1/2- to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dishes and spread evenly.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wipe skillet dry. To same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat on medium until hot. Add carrots, parsnips, and onion, and cook, covered, about 15 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in ginger, frozen peas, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Divide vegetable mixture between casseroles, spreading evenly over turkey mixture.
When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half and scoop flesh from skins into large bowl. With potato masher, coarsely mash potatoes. Stir in milk, margarine, and 1 teaspoon salt; mash until well blended. Spread potatoes over vegetables.
Bake one shepherd's pie, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until top is browned. Meanwhile, prepare second casserole for freezing (see Thawing and Reheating Tips).

Read more: Curried Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie - Good

freezer meal recipe

Chicken Pot Pie Freezer meals;

400 10-15 min
you can either use a cupcake pan or casserole dish
Grand Biscuits or cheapy brand 2 tubes
... rice krispies or chex
cheese
chicken cubed
cream of mushroom, cream of chicken
frozen veggie blend ( broco, cali, and carrots)
almonds sliced

Cube Chicken cook in EVOO season with favorite seasonings
mix together soups

for lil pot pies
form biscuits to bottome of muffin pan sprinkle a little cereal and cheese in bottom then add chicken mixture veggies and more cheese and almonds

casseroles form biscuits to bottom of pan layer like above wrap in tinfoil cool and freeze

Frozen meal recipe

Sewer Pipes
Pork butt Roast
slice garlic stuff into the roast season w/ Salt n pepper
... brown on all sides

1 can of italian stewed tomatos
1 can of paste
1 can of tomaoe soup
2 cans of sauce

seasonings of basil, oregano, and italian
1 med onion diced

bullion 2-3 cube of beef or chicken or 2 tbs of bullion paste

put in a roaster or crock pot and let simmer on low till it falls apart..

stir often
shred and serve over penne pasta or rigatoni with parm cheees.. can be froze into portions and all you have to do is cook pasta to go with..

recipe..

Original Recipe Yield 8 - half pint jars
... Ingredients

4 cups crushed strawberries
1 cup minced jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
7 cups white sugar
8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
Directions

Place the crushed strawberries, minced jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and pectin into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once simmering, stir in the sugar until dissolved, return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute.
Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Allow to cool overnight Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

No bake cheese cake..By Carol

No Bake Cheesecake :

1-8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 small container cool whip
... graham cracker crust
1 can pie filling- cherry, blueberry, etc. or fresh fruit can be used. You can also drain a can of crushed pineapple or sprinkle with choc. chips

Let cream cheese soften and add sugar and blend. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add cool whip and mix well. Spoon into graham cracker crust and top with your choice of topping. Refrigerate. Enjoy !! Total prep time about 15 mins.

Rocky Road icecream...by Pam

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
... 2 cups heavy cream
1 cup light cream
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup miniature marshmallows

In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until smooth and slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly. Stir in heavy cream, light cream and vanilla.

Pour mixture into the canister of an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in nuts and marshmallows halfway through the freezing process.

Banana Loaf...By Margaret

Have some bananas that are over riped so making our tried and true banana loaf.
3 - 4 ripe bananas smashed.
1/3 c. melted butter
1c. sugar
1 egg
... tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1 1/2 c of all purpose flour
1/2 c oatmeal. (or add nuts, raisins )
Just mix all dry ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon then add the wet, bananas. Pour into a 4x8 loaf pan, bake in your preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 1 hour

Chocolate covered strawberries.....by Krystal

Chocolate covered strawberries or any fruit... Melt chocolate and dip you fruit... let it it set on wax paper and cool fora few mins. Or you can stick in the freezer to cool faster

Upside down pineapple strawberry cake....by Billie

Here is my recipe

Upside Down Pineapple Strawberry Cake
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9x9 pan round or square

Use enough pineapple and strawberries to cover the bottom of the pan with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/3 heat it up simmer for a few minutes. Place ingredients in the bottom of the pan

In a bowl mix 1 and 1/2 cups of flour
2 and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cups of milk
Mix ingredients together and put on top of the fruit. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
I flip mine on a plate when it is done.

Quick and easy and freaking delicious.