Mom’s Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

1. 1

   Gather all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine the whole tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, onions, basil, garlic, sugar, 1 pinch of baking soda, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat while stirring, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for at least 4 hours.

3. 3

   Stir in the remaining pinch of baking soda; the sauce will foam. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and nearly brown, making sure to scrape the sides of the pan into the sauce.

4. 4

   Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste the sauce; if it is too tangy or acidic, add another pinch of baking soda and simmer for 30 more minutes.

5. 5

   Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Reheat the next day and serve.

• Calories 345.02 kcal Moderate
• Protein 11.51 g Good Source
• Carbs 67.39 g Moderate
• Total Fat 2.2 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 0.81 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 3.52 mg Low Source
• Sodium 753.48 mg High
• Fiber 10.56 g Good Source
• Sugar 28.09 g High
• Added Sugar 3.74 g Moderate
• Calcium 84.77 mg Low Source
• Iron 3.81 mg Good Source
• Potassium 1585.42 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 134.42 mcg_rae Moderate
• Vitamin C 24.64 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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