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I used hot italian sausage and dried parsley.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nikschwid"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I didn't make with italian sausage, but still turned out fantastic!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rochieleigh"},"reviewBody":"Oh this was so good! I struggle to find a good pasta sauce since my husband will not eat ANYTHING with tomato chunks in it! The changes I made was I bought fire roasted tomatoes, and to hide them in the sauce I put them in the food processor first! My husband ate 2 huge bowls and never knew how much tomoatoes were in it!! My kids who are 3 and 1 also gobbled this right up!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gatsby018"},"reviewBody":"This pasta sauce was excellent. I added more Italian seasoning and pepper and I only had regular tomato paste. Served with garlic toast and a salad. No complaints from the family, so this is a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"keverwann"},"reviewBody":"Used Turkey Breakfast Sausage that I seasoned to become Italian Sausage and I cooked it semi-covered. Turned out very good - one of the best tomato-based pasta sauces we have tried yet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"smstillinger"},"reviewBody":"This was the first time I've made my own sauce. It was excellent! No more jar sauce for me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cookandbaker"},"reviewBody":"I thought I had my favorite spaghetti sauce recipe....until I tried this one! Wow!! A new favorite is crowned in our family.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ambergris"},"reviewBody":"Excellent...The brown sugar and vinegar addition really set this apart. My only changes were that I used crushed tomatoes instead of dice, and less sausage for more saucier sauce. Also, I added a little red wine as well. Very tangy, and downright delicious..A keeper : )","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"parksville"},"reviewBody":"This sauce is quite simply - \"DELICIOUS\"! We loved the taste. Used Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage links which gave it a nice little kick. So easy to make and definitely a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mtaylor27"},"reviewBody":"Best pasta sauce! Everyone loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grammared"},"reviewBody":"my husband and I love this pasta sauce recipe. Easy, tasty and wanting to do it again soon!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GwenandDirk"},"reviewBody":"I love this pasta sauce. It is so flavourful. I have made it several times, scramble frying the italian sausage or slicing it thin.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DaneMomma"},"reviewBody":"I have discovered I am a 'Snob' when it comes to a red sauce. This is the only red sauce that I have ever liked!!!! It is easy to make & has the most fantastic flavor - it will forever be a staple on our menu!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"obsessedwithfood"},"reviewBody":"This sauce was very tasty. I loved the flavor. My family liked it and ate it but they said to just stick to the canned Hunt's spaghetti sauce instead. I still may make this once in awhile though for something different or maybe even try the sauce in lasagna and see if the family likes it better combined with all the cheeses. I used mild Italian sausage and crushed tomatoes. Apparently the critics are tougher at my house. I thoroughly enjoyed it though. I thought it was delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lgibbs101"},"reviewBody":"I make this all the time! I change out from using sausage or ground turkey (which ever I have at the time). And I use the hunts pasta sauce, since my husband has to be the pickiest eater out there.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mnccaleb"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and simple! I like to use petite diced tomatoes in mine to make it a little less chunky.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pings pot","givenName":"Pings","familyName":"pot"},"reviewBody":"My family really likes this recipe. It was a little bit oily so next time I will probably not use any oil to cook the sausage and see how that goes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"captgeo5"},"reviewBody":"totally and awesome recipe , a must make , the flavors are great , i severed over buttered noodles","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shecooksalot"},"reviewBody":"Really yummy!! Used turkey Italian sausage instead of regular and didn't use garlic (didn't have any), but I really like how chunky and hearty this was. My kids, who aren't big pasta eaters, really loved this too. We'll be making this again and again!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"joedebfry"},"reviewBody":"I used turkey Italian sausage but otherwise followed the recipe. I made this ahead and froze it to serve to the grandkids. All the kids loved it! Personally, I prefer an unsweetened sauce, so I gave it a 4-star rating. I'll certainly make it again for the grandkids, though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lmmanda"},"reviewBody":"This was a really good sauce. I substituted turkey Italian sausage like several other reviewers did.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MissMarieL"},"reviewBody":"Substitute for turkey Italian sausage. Company worthy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dianec713"},"reviewBody":"Very good. I'm not a huge sausage lover, but this recipe is delicious. I did rinse the meat after browning and added a couple of fresh chopped tomatoes. Will make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"devonitz1"},"reviewBody":"Very good! The brown sugar and balsamic vinegar make it very flavorful. This is a great recipe as written and is a good base for variations. I make this all the time and have settled on this variation as our favorite: I use hot Italian sausage, casings removed and browned (I do not use oil since not needed for this type of sausage). The hot Italian sausage gives it a little more kick (but only use if you like spicy). I add one finely diced carrot and one finely diced celery stalk with the onions and garlic. If I have fresh mushrooms, I slice them and add with other vegetables. In place of water, I used half beef or reduced sodium chicken broth and half red wine. I put the wine and broth in before all the tomatoes and sauce and let it reduce down in the meat and veges. Then I add the tomatoes, sauce and seasoning. I like sauce, so I use one 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, two 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes with seasonings, one 6oz can tomato paste, and one 8oz can of tomato sauce. I add more seasoning sometimes using packaged spaghetti sauce seasoning mix (usually two packets). I use dried parsley since I rarely have fresh on hand. I still add the basil and Italian seasonings even if I use the packaged seasoning mix. It just seems that more seasoning is needed for the quantity of sauce. Sometimes I double the brown sugar and balsamic since I essentially doubled the sauce with adding both crushed and diced tomatoes. This is the only sauce I make now - the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar really make a difference in the flavor (along with the red wine!). Using the crushed tomatoes in addition to the diced tomatoes makes it both chunky and saucy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"vmesenbr"},"reviewBody":"I love the flavor of this pasta sauce! I use it in my lasagna.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"40866","romance_copy_dek":"This hearty Italian-style meat sauce has a sweetness that I really love. 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I honestly don't believe Frank would use Johnsonville Sausage.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2bf287ea4bb6484494e4564c434dedb9","MemberId":4520050,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"palmrus","SubmittedDate":"05\/12\/2018 21:07"},{"Comment":"
Good, tasty sauce, but mine came out way too thick. It needed more liquid. It was more like a sloppy joe filling than a pasta sauce, and I only simmered it for an hour. I replaced some of the sausage with beef, and also added in some chopped peppers. Might try this again but increase the water a bit, or substitute some beef broth.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/18\/2017 14:15","GUID":"b3ac2c0f27d64a5084799590b88caf41","MemberId":1076910,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dschultz01","SubmittedDate":"09\/18\/2017 14:15"},{"Comment":"
Very good, versatile. Especially liked the addition of balsamic vinegar.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2015 09:32","GUID":"beefc1d0298e4e40bd6eccacb0ff1dd0","MemberId":7905288,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"habenaroman","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2015 09:32"},{"Comment":"
I love the flavor of this pasta sauce! I use it in my lasagna.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/25\/2014 21:04","GUID":"a85d66bf36e542639b4d0a3da62c512b","MemberId":3690456,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"vmesenbr","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2014 21:04"},{"Comment":"
Very good! The brown sugar and balsamic vinegar make it very flavorful. This is a great recipe as written and is a good base for variations. I make this all the time and have settled on this variation as our favorite: I use hot Italian sausage, casings removed and browned (I do not use oil since not needed for this type of sausage). The hot Italian sausage gives it a little more kick (but only use if you like spicy). I add one finely diced carrot and one finely diced celery stalk with the onions and garlic. If I have fresh mushrooms, I slice them and add with other vegetables. In place of water, I used half beef or reduced sodium chicken broth and half red wine. I put the wine and broth in before all the tomatoes and sauce and let it reduce down in the meat and veges. Then I add the tomatoes, sauce and seasoning. I like sauce, so I use one 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, two 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes with seasonings, one 6oz can tomato paste, and one 8oz can of tomato sauce. I add more seasoning sometimes using packaged spaghetti sauce seasoning mix (usually two packets). I use dried parsley since I rarely have fresh on hand. I still add the basil and Italian seasonings even if I use the packaged seasoning mix. It just seems that more seasoning is needed for the quantity of sauce. Sometimes I double the brown sugar and balsamic since I essentially doubled the sauce with adding both crushed and diced tomatoes. This is the only sauce I make now - the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar really make a difference in the flavor (along with the red wine!). Using the crushed tomatoes in addition to the diced tomatoes makes it both chunky and saucy!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2016 20:02","GUID":"8417e0f7c673498b8b85ecc7fe023067","MemberId":5693225,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"devonitz1","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2014 11:26"},{"Comment":"
Very good. I'm not a huge sausage lover, but this recipe is delicious. I did rinse the meat after browning and added a couple of fresh chopped tomatoes. Will make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/11\/2014 07:25","GUID":"5b8ee7e173a742118b4f9d59d061a1d3","MemberId":2479405,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dianec713","SubmittedDate":"09\/11\/2014 07:25"},{"Comment":"
Substitute for turkey Italian sausage. Company worthy.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2014 21:03","GUID":"a9663cba91824d9793e569c87812e739","MemberId":7839084,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MissMarieL","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2014 21:02"},{"Comment":"
This was a really good sauce. I substituted turkey Italian sausage like several other reviewers did.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/15\/2014 17:16","GUID":"A317DF03DA5E4AF8AFCBD77AA90A43AC","MemberId":1101093,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lmmanda","SubmittedDate":"07\/15\/2014 17:16"},{"Comment":"
I used turkey Italian sausage but otherwise followed the recipe. I made this ahead and froze it to serve to the grandkids. All the kids loved it! Personally, I prefer an unsweetened sauce, so I gave it a 4-star rating. I'll certainly make it again for the grandkids, though.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/13\/2014 14:37","GUID":"912460990B58476E85A2ADB6D3A6AA21","MemberId":265172,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"joedebfry","SubmittedDate":"07\/13\/2014 14:36"},{"Comment":"
Really yummy!! Used turkey Italian sausage instead of regular and didn't use garlic (didn't have any), but I really like how chunky and hearty this was. My kids, who aren't big pasta eaters, really loved this too. We'll be making this again and again!!!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7b325f2b911147d4b9ad992db90fa8cb","MemberId":5888460,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shecooksalot","SubmittedDate":"03\/11\/2014 00:15"},{"Comment":"
totally and awesome recipe , a must make , the flavors are great , i severed over buttered noodles<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2013 09:35","GUID":"a9892933da5f4b9c8c91bbd188b22757","MemberId":6856757,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"captgeo5","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2013 09:35"},{"Comment":"
My family really likes this recipe. It was a little bit oily so next time I will probably not use any oil to cook the sausage and see how that goes.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"03\/18\/2013 18:08","GUID":"055ee5351008498ca6615af401e6ff72","MemberId":6934086,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Pings pot","SubmittedDate":"03\/18\/2013 18:08"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2013 14:36","GUID":"E5E333E8696C46C7B04F553F4F514650","MemberId":565955,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mlinder@charter.net","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2013 14:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"03\/15\/2012 21:34","GUID":"473284e27c90442c8cc589b8ae3db68f","MemberId":6590103,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"abailey88","SubmittedDate":"03\/15\/2012 21:34"},{"Comment":"
Delicious and simple! I like to use petite diced tomatoes in mine to make it a little less chunky.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/21\/2012 09:56","GUID":"2ae56dfffd484af5ae66b93954dd20db","MemberId":4255057,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mnccaleb","SubmittedDate":"02\/21\/2012 09:56"},{"Comment":"
I make this all the time! I change out from using sausage or ground turkey (which ever I have at the time). And I use the hunts pasta sauce, since my husband has to be the pickiest eater out there.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"02\/06\/2012 19:07","GUID":"d021b1ef9dc545d0a5e05f48f56b82cb","MemberId":6051287,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lgibbs101","SubmittedDate":"02\/06\/2012 19:07"},{"Comment":"
This sauce was very tasty. I loved the flavor. My family liked it and ate it but they said to just stick to the canned Hunt's spaghetti sauce instead. I still may make this once in awhile though for something different or maybe even try the sauce in lasagna and see if the family likes it better combined with all the cheeses. I used mild Italian sausage and crushed tomatoes. Apparently the critics are tougher at my house. I thoroughly enjoyed it though. I thought it was delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2012 19:32","GUID":"59E77460315B48F0BA484FA96D8AD690","MemberId":3724663,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"obsessedwithfood","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2012 19:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"01\/09\/2012 14:20","GUID":"253515a399014e26956cf1daa832af41","MemberId":2533485,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"terriesherrow","SubmittedDate":"01\/09\/2012 14:20"},{"Comment":"
I have discovered I am a 'Snob' when it comes to a red sauce. This is the only red sauce that I have ever liked!!!! It is easy to make & has the most fantastic flavor - it will forever be a staple on our menu!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2011 19:26","GUID":"78c95aa1d96642b7a49c56ed77c17615","MemberId":6198733,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DaneMomma","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2011 19:26"},{"Comment":"
I love this pasta sauce. It is so flavourful. I have made it several times, scramble frying the italian sausage or slicing it thin.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2011 17:41","GUID":"7f77fc3e2a864a8b907b85a080a24e2d","MemberId":6137089,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GwenandDirk","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2011 17:41"},{"Comment":"
my husband and I love this pasta sauce recipe. Easy, tasty and wanting to do it again soon!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"11\/18\/2011 20:59","GUID":"b619dd383ae14d79bd9b420945d260ee","MemberId":6224160,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"grammared","SubmittedDate":"11\/18\/2011 20:59"},{"Comment":"
Best pasta sauce! Everyone loved it!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"11\/14\/2011 10:52","GUID":"41c480dbc95748dbaa347de293f0c6b4","MemberId":6341999,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mtaylor27","SubmittedDate":"11\/14\/2011 10:52"},{"Comment":"
This sauce is quite simply - "DELICIOUS"! We loved the taste. Used Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage links which gave it a nice little kick. So easy to make and definitely a keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2011 10:43","GUID":"ccf0e75b69a94519af98aff2fe17c114","MemberId":1598935,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"parksville","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2011 10:43"},{"Comment":"
Excellent...The brown sugar and vinegar addition really set this apart. My only changes were that I used crushed tomatoes instead of dice, and less sausage for more saucier sauce. Also, I added a little red wine as well. Very tangy, and downright delicious..A keeper : )<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"10\/17\/2011 18:27","GUID":"c2b913f743f94a029de35ac04f39e977","MemberId":2845310,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ambergris","SubmittedDate":"10\/17\/2011 18:27"},{"Comment":"
I thought I had my favorite spaghetti sauce recipe....until I tried this one! Wow!! A new favorite is crowned in our family.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"10\/05\/2011 18:29","GUID":"754863E17A9540BDAE6A2FA6AFFE8BBA","MemberId":240219,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cookandbaker","SubmittedDate":"10\/05\/2011 18:29"},{"Comment":"
This was the first time I've made my own sauce. It was excellent! No more jar sauce for me.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"09\/27\/2011 12:32","GUID":"6a5bf7b86cf944e4885cbd1b3914716f","MemberId":3094333,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"smstillinger","SubmittedDate":"09\/27\/2011 12:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2011 20:41","GUID":"2d9f4108cd1a48b99a249c2b33b9c90d","MemberId":4471148,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"debrichter","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2011 20:41"},{"Comment":"
Used Turkey Breakfast Sausage that I seasoned to become Italian Sausage and I cooked it semi-covered. Turned out very good - one of the best tomato-based pasta sauces we have tried yet.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"09\/21\/2011 16:43","GUID":"a3796589752e49c6a1eb880850019c1e","MemberId":1807985,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"keverwann","SubmittedDate":"09\/21\/2011 16:43"},{"Comment":"
This pasta sauce was excellent. I added more Italian seasoning and pepper and I only had regular tomato paste. Served with garlic toast and a salad. No complaints from the family, so this is a keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"09\/21\/2011 12:24","GUID":"cb7a2f50321c4491ba78d360a1fc17a6","MemberId":6180206,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gatsby018","SubmittedDate":"09\/21\/2011 12:24"},{"Comment":"
Oh this was so good! I struggle to find a good pasta sauce since my husband will not eat ANYTHING with tomato chunks in it! The changes I made was I bought fire roasted tomatoes, and to hide them in the sauce I put them in the food processor first! My husband ate 2 huge bowls and never knew how much tomoatoes were in it!! My kids who are 3 and 1 also gobbled this right up!<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"09\/09\/2011 10:46","GUID":"cbc426fdc02944ec861961ae193bdb46","MemberId":3728387,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rochieleigh","SubmittedDate":"09\/09\/2011 10:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"08\/07\/2011 00:57","GUID":"44b02038da374e7685af170e9c9deeb3","MemberId":1853059,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jennifer","SubmittedDate":"08\/07\/2011 00:57"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! I didn't make with italian sausage, but still turned out fantastic!<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"08\/01\/2011 20:03","GUID":"f16237f1cce947908df3d39384eb83aa","MemberId":5576252,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nikschwid","SubmittedDate":"08\/01\/2011 20:03"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! My family absolutely loves it! I used hot italian sausage and dried parsley.<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"07\/30\/2011 19:36","GUID":"4e7867317b874ceabf44af74b433862d","MemberId":1366669,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"amyandpat","SubmittedDate":"07\/30\/2011 19:36"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44016,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312156,"name":"Pasta Dishes","slug":"pasta-dishes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312091,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Simmer a cozy supper with these pasta dish recipes, including vegetarian pasta recipes for meatless Monday.","parent":310796,"count":2968,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/"},{"term_id":312187,"name":"Pasta Sauces","slug":"pasta-sauces","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312122,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Dress up your noodles with these homemade pasta sauce recipes.","parent":312156,"count":247,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/pasta-sauces\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Family-Favorite Pasta Sauce"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n