on Feb 25, 2023, Updated Aug 09, 2024
Why You’ll Love Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
This Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce is a great recipe to have in your repertoire and will instantly transport you to an Italian 🍴 kitchen. The ingredients are simple and classic, while the flavors are deep and robust. The tomatoes are earthy and sweet, and the parmesan rind brings a cheesy goodness that just cannot be replicated any other way. Your family will love this recipe as is (use whatever meat you love), or simply remove the meat altogether and have a wonderful base for any 🍝 pasta, stew, pizza and more. It’s simplicity at its best and your family will absolutely taste the love and time you dedicated to your Sunday sugo.
How to Prepare Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
🫒 In a big pot on the stove, add the olive oil or any oil of choice. Let it heat up on medium-high heat. 🥩 Add in the meat and sear it for a few minutes on each side or until golden and then remove from the pot and set aside. 🔪 Use a sharp knife to finely chop an onion and mince 4 cloves of garlic. 🧅 Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for a minute until translucent. 🍅 Stir in the tomato paste and cook off that raw taste for about a minute then add in the tomato sauce and water. 🧂 Add salt to taste. 🫧 Let the sauce come to a boil and then add in the veal shanks back in. 🌶️ Add a few whole jalapenos and one Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind. ♨️ Reduce the heat to LOW and then cover it with a lid leaving a small opening for the steam to escape. Let the sauce cook and thicken for 2 hours. ⏲️ After two hours, the sauce should be thick and the meat falling off the bone and fork tender. 🍝 Enjoy on top of pasta, with a fresh baguette or use for any other recipe if you make it plain!
Variations and Substitutions for Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce
Best Served With
Serve this with any of your favorite pasta shapes and varieties, such as penne, spaghetti, ravioli, or gnocci. If you don’t add the meat to the sauce, use this Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce in a lasagna or on top of 🍕 pizza. Serve this hearty dish with a side 🥗 salad, such as my Panzanella Salad, Simple Green Salad or Caprese Salad.
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