Uncle Steve's Sauce

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Enough for one recipe of Eggplant Pardon-Me-John, a few servings of zucchini pasta, or quite a few pizzas.

This is the modified raw version of my dad’s famous pasta sauce. I have 75+ cousins who call my dad “Uncle Steve” and request his sauce at family gatherings. He usually makes a few gallons at a time and jars it (that’s what is in the picture). He gives his jars of sauce as gifts and to anyone he loves a whole lot – that’s why I used to get so much. :) I have pared down the quantities quite a bit though. This sauce is so flavorful and delicious, that I am so glad I don’t have to do without even though I am raw now!!!

Ingredients

  • 4 Roma Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, Soaked
  • 1½ tablespoons Sciabica Fresh Pressed Olive Oil
  • 6 leaves Fresh Basil
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, etc.)
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Red Wine or Red Wine Vinegar (optional)

Preparation

Blend all of the above in a food processor and enjoy!!

You can add the fresh tomatoes first or last, depending on how chunky you like your sauce. I like to let the sauce sit a while before I eat it to let all of the flavors meld together.

Comments

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bellasera writes: (October 06, 2007)

This looks so YUMMY!!! thank you.

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Katie writes: (October 06, 2007)

I’m eating this now over zuchinni “spaghetti” and topped with pine nut parmesan. Really good! I used marsala wine and added a sprinkle of dried hot pepper. I didn’t measure the cinnamon exactly so I think I may have used too much, because its a little overpowering. This was so easy :)

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Renoir writes: (October 08, 2007)

If the spices are too overpowering, my dad (aka Uncle Steve) recommends adding more fresh tomatoes. Enjoy!!

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