Richard and Suzanne's Famous Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Richard and Suzanne's Famous Spaghetti Sauce
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 6 fresh basil leaves, minced; 1 bunch green onions, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 2.5 cups water; 2 teaspoons white sugar

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We created this spaghetti sauce because my wife did not like thick sauce. Therefore, we came up with this recipe and have used it for over 20 years. We are always asked for the recipe, but, until now, had never given the recipe to anyone. Hope you enjoy!!

Submitted by Richard and Suzanne

Updated on January 14, 2022

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
6 fresh basil leaves, minced
1 bunch green onions, diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
2 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

Pour the olive oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil 1 to 2 minutes; add the onion, bell pepper, basil, green onion, and bay leaf and cook until the bell pepper softens; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chiles, water, and sugar; continue to cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

125	Calories
5g	Fat
20g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 125
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 1110mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 48mg	53%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 745mg	16%

* 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.