Italian Pasta Sauce

Name: Italian Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 9 cups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ¾ cup Merlot wine; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 3 tablespoons dried basil leaves; 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.75 stars

16 Ratings
13 Reviews
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I picked up this recipe when I lived in Italy; everyone loves it. Thought it was time to share! The Merlot and chicken granules are very important ingredients that set this recipes aside from other sauces.

By Celeste Debruzzi

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

1 hr 5 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Step 2

Sit tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, chicken bouillon granules, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper with the onion mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer, stirring frequently, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

64 calories; protein 2.4g 5% DV; carbohydrates 10.1g 3% DV; fat 1.2g 2% DV; cholesterol 0.1mg; sodium 788.1mg 32% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

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Baking Nana

03/17/2013

I doubled this recipe - it is really good and even better the next day. The chicken granules made this a bit too salty, next time I would cut that back, maybe in half. I would also suggest adding a bit of sugar or a grated carrot to the onion garlic mixture. Overall, this is a good recipe. Thanks Celeste. Read More

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16 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Baking Nana

03/17/2013

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KIMLUCE

04/09/2014

I made this for the first time tonight and the flavor was excellent! It was a little salty from the bouillon but otherwise wonderful. Read More

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Many Hearts

12/14/2015

I made this but used chicken stock base testing it carefully not having over salt. The sauce turned out great! I am going to make a hug batch and can it. That saves me time and can go with many dishes. Thank you so much for this recipes its great! Read More

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destiny

06/20/2015

I made this recipe & it was delicious. Also wanted to let others know since they said it was too salty to use Herb Ox (Sodium Free) granulated chicken bouillon.That will solve the too salty taste. Bon appetit!!! Read More

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BP&BP

11/03/2014

I have made it a couple times now. The bouillon cubes do make it a little salty. I'm also after browning the meat going to get rid of the excess oil then add the wine to let that cool down. That's why the sugar was needed. Read More

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Ness

01/09/2017

Excellent flavors! Forgot merlot and ended up with a dry red from the back of the cupboard; had to add 2 Tbsp sugar to finish counteracting tomato tang/acidity . Read More

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Kaths

01/22/2019

Super easy and very delicious!!! Sadly, I didn't have the merlot so I wound up adding in two tbs sugar. Definitely will have the merlot next time but the sugar did the trick if you are without merlot. Read More

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jbean712

11/12/2015

Perfect. I prepared this exactly as written. I was always searching for a particular flavor when making pasta sauce and they all ended up tasting similar to the same old acidic taste. This hit the spot and was exactly the flavor I've been searching for. The Merlot wine really adds depth to tame the bitter tomato flavor! Will be adding this to my routine recipe list! Read More

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Susan Klodowski Howley

12/01/2019

Followed the recipe except for I added 1Tbls white sugar & used a Cabernet Sauvignon instead of merlot. The saying goes "cook with the wine you would drink". I must say, this is the best sauce I've ever made/tasted. I can't wait to find out how good it is on day 2! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Italian Pasta Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Calories: 63.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 2 %

saturated fat: 1 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 18 %

niacin equivalents: 11 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 21 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 32 %

thiamin: 8 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Baking Nana

03/17/2013

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KIMLUCE

04/09/2014

I made this for the first time tonight and the flavor was excellent! It was a little salty from the bouillon but otherwise wonderful.

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Many Hearts

12/14/2015

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destiny

06/20/2015

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BP&BP

11/03/2014

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Ness

01/09/2017

Excellent flavors! Forgot merlot and ended up with a dry red from the back of the cupboard; had to add 2 Tbsp sugar to finish counteracting tomato tang/acidity .

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Kaths