The Godfather's Spaghetti Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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You never know, you might have to cook for 20 guys someday. You see, you start out with a little bit of oil. Then you fry some garlic. Then you throw in some tomatoes, tomato paste, you fry it; ya make sure it doesn't stick. You get it to a boil; you shove in all your sausage and your meatballs; heh…? And a little bit o' wine. An' a little bit o' sugar, and that's my trick. - Clemenza in 'The Godfather'. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (whole, crushed or chopped) |
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste |
3 italian sausages, grilled and sliced |
1 lb meatballs, cooked (use your favorite recipe) |
red wine, just a splash |
1/4 cup sugar (or to taste) |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot.
2. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes. Do not let the garlic burn.
3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously so that a relatively smooth consistence is reached.
4. Add sausages and meatballs and stir until the meat is coated.
5. Add a splash of red wine, then the sugar according to taste.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
7. Serve by ladling over cooked pasta.
8. Tip: It's not in the movie, but a teaspoon each of basil and oregano is suggested.
9. Tip 2: If you're using canned whole tomatoes, draining them and then crushing them by hand will result in a chunky sauce. Canned crushed tomatoes will create a slightly thinner sauce, while canned chopped tomatoes will result in a thicker sauce.
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