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Delicious pasta recipe! I loved the flavor of the crushed tomatoes and the hint of spice from the Italian sausage. My family really enjoyed this recipe although I made some slight changes. I only used one can of tomato paste and cut the amount of water in half. I added a little extra sugar and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. I also used fresh parsley and basil for additional flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"08\/29\/2017 10:04","GUID":"92bb9952935643da930c6baf262daa4e","MemberId":6059530,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jennifer","SubmittedDate":"08\/29\/2017 10:04"},{"Comment":"
This was really great. I just wasn't in the mood for meatballs (or making them). I left out the pepperoni, used tomato sauce instead of paste and water,and real garlic (always). I will make this again and again. It was even great the next day. My sister insists that sauce needs to cook all day. This tasted better than her authentic Italian recipe with meatballs that she got from her father in law.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2016 13:58","GUID":"ee80c53386b34a569699015fab50028c","MemberId":5924001,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"PenelopeWin","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2016 13:54"},{"Comment":"
We love this hearty sauce! Over the years, I have changed things a bit: I use lean ground beef, hot Italian turkey sausage and turkey pepperoni. I also simmer it without the lid on and never have a problem with runny sauce. I appreciate the freezer convenience; just thaw &heat the sauce, cook some pasta, toss together a salad and dinner is ready!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/28\/2015 22:36","GUID":"5f45cf8e7ded46548c603ec5ac23cc21","MemberId":3311639,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hbaseley","SubmittedDate":"09\/28\/2015 22:36"},{"Comment":"
This has become an absolute staple in our house, and just recently I've discovered our 1 year old LOVES the sauce!! It's so easy to make and is the perfect freeze-for-later sauce. I do agree with Jaysonwade on the amount of water. I usually cut mine back to about 2 1\/2c. And if I'm out of crushed tomatoes (like I was last week), I blend up a can and a half of diced tomatoes. GREAT recipe, once again!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/09\/2015 12:11","GUID":"d81c1a43e851494f8933de9c7158fc6f","MemberId":3714156,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hazlmystkz","SubmittedDate":"07\/09\/2015 12:11"},{"Comment":"
This is a delicious recipe. Very easy to prepare. I added fresh garlic. Only had sweet italian sausage on hand, and decided not to add the other meats to save calories. Due to the omitted ingredients, I only filled the empty 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes halfway with water, and used one can of tomato paste. Someone said too much water with three cups, so I ended up using about 2. Threw in extra dried parsley, grated real parmesan that was on hand...this was excellent served with angel hair pasta!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"09\/14\/2014 21:54","GUID":"bd4fe69da8b84d769cb728dbb74e9a87","MemberId":7413278,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"PamHill","SubmittedDate":"09\/14\/2014 21:54"},{"Comment":"
3 Cups of water + Sugar = watery, gross, sweet spaghetti. That is NOT what spaghetti is supposed to taste like!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/23\/2013 09:31","GUID":"48a4381a07f44f5884b7e8c29aa6e192","MemberId":7238219,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"jaysonwade","SubmittedDate":"04\/23\/2013 09:31"},{"Comment":"
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