Spaghetti Tonight... Sauce From A Jar... What Can I Do To Make It Better?

[arwalden]

I've got some frozen zucchini and squash slices... would that be too gross if I added into the sauce?

[Kerrytravelers]

1. Any garlic? That's what I do.

[arwalden]

15. We've got a jar of garlic bits in the refrigerator. Smells so GOOOOD!!

Excellent idea.

[XemaSab]

2. Not if you julienne and saute them

If you have salsa, throw some salsa in there too.... YUMMAH!

[Beaverhausen]

3. and onion and peppers if you have them - and of course red wine

must add wine!

[arwalden]

6. Onions, check! Wine... CHECK!

Peppers... also frozen... check!

[arwalden]

8. Already sliced... easy to sauté!

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. A little bit of brown sugar (T at the most) and some sauteed onions..

That's what I do. I sautee the onions in butter with garlic and basil...and some times a dash of red wine in the sauce if I have it.

MmmmmmMMMMmmmm...just like Mama's...if Mama had made homemade spaghetti sauce. :hi:

[arwalden]

17. You're trying to get me drunk! Aren't you!?

Atta girl! :thumbsup:

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. Hehe... a dash for the sauce a slug for Allen!

;)

[asthmaticeog]

5. Add more garlic and simmer it for awhile.

Jar sauce can be OK if you just season it to taste and reduce it down some.

And I've made plenty of sauces with zuchini and squash - not frozen, though, dunno what to tell you about that.

[arwalden]

12. You'd Think I'd Already Know This Stuff.

Thanks.

[trof]

7. Most important: What's the label?

Paul Newman makes excellent sauce.
The squashes would work.
I'd sautee them in some olive oil before adding them.
Otherwise it'll get watery.
And add about a half pound of garlic.
;-)

[arwalden]

9. Barilla

[trof]

31. Ah...Antonio Guido (A.G.) Barrilla.

Bah-REE-yah

A.G. Barilla was born in Catania, Sicily in 1953 at Villa Barilla


When he was twelve years old, his family emigrated to the United States.
His father, Paulo had made a fortune in the family business of the producing and canning of organic tomato sauces, pastes, and "tomato flavor-based-extracts products".
He had decided it was time to expand the familiar enterprise.

A.G. attempted a hostile takeover of "Famiglia Barillo Enterprises, LLC" (NYSE sym. FBE) in 1975.
Aided by Kravitz & Associates, the deal failed largely due to the Barillo daughters voting their stock with the wishes of their father.

Three weeks later, Paulo met an untimely death by gunshot wound at the hand(s) of "person or persons unknown".

The next day A.G. was elected Chairman of the Board and CEO.
The rest, as they say, "is history".
Hope this has been of some assistance.
:-)

[sundog]

10. add pesto

i've done lots of sauces with zucchini & squash - add em

[arwalden]

14. I've Got Pesto Mix (Knorr? McCormick?) But not fresh.

Thanks!

[dolo amber]

11. SAUCE FROM A MUTHAFUCKIN JAR!!!

Part II: Electric Boogaloo.

[arwalden]

13. It's Quick. It's Easy... it was on SALE!! Buy One Get One!!

[AussieDave]

16. If you have mushrooms (fresh or canned), add some

- provides a bit more substance. That's what I do with bottled pasta-bake sauces.

[arwalden]

20. Ah-ha! Just checked... we've got a TINY little can of sliced...

... mushrooms ("stems & pieces")... I added it.

[AussieDave]

23. Good stuff - enjoy !!!!

:toast:

[Beaverhausen]

18. also- I usually add a can of tomato paste for added tomato goodness

when I make sauce from a jar. But you may need to add a little sugar afterwards to counteract the tartness.

[beyurslf]

19. Add mushrooms too!

[u4ic]

21. I also add sauteed bison meat

and some of the drippings to the sauce and sauteed veggies (onions, garlic, red and green pepper, zucchini and mushrooms).

I add lots of Italian seasoning and black pepper, put it in the slow cooker and let it go for a few hours, then turn it off and leave overnight to let the flavours meld.

I like my sauce very chunky. :9

[YellowRubberDuckie]

22. Ragu Chunky Garlic, Onion and Tomato...

You don't have to make it better. It's WONDERFUL already. I'm not kidding. This stuff kicks ass!
Duckie

[LaurenG]

24. Add your veggies

and onion, garlic, red wine and some herbs de provence or just a pinch of: (just little bit)
Marjoram, oregano, rosemary, savory and thyme. I make it like that all the time. YUM:9

[ThomCat]

25. Puree the squash and add that to the sauce.

Add some pepper. It'll be awesome.

If I have to use jar sauce I also puree just a bit of spinach, kale or whatever good green I have in the freezer and add that too.

[Dukkha]

27. my favorite sauce addition

Tabasco for that extra kick

[trof]

28. Oh yeah!

[Sequoia]

29. Yes.

[LiberalEsto]

30. Pour a libation to the Flying Spaghetti Monster

and She will bless your dinner.

May the sauce be with you!

[seemunkee]

32. same here

I added some mushrooms and fake ground beef.

[RedG1]

33. add some sweet peas...

it'll add texture and taste...peas have a natural sweetness

(OY!...I watch too much Food Network and Rachel Ray)

[RebelOne]

34. Lots of oregano, my favorite spice for spaghetti.

[Fleshdancer]

35. a splash of red wine if you have it

do you like your spaghetti sauce thick or thin?

[Blue-Jay]

36. Add some veal.

And a large dose of shame.

[ScreamingMeemie]

37. edited because I misunderstood.

I am truly sorry for snapping at you. :(

[Blue-Jay]

39. You probably misunderstood my post.

Thanks.

[ScreamingMeemie]

40. I'm sorry Blue-Jay...I misunderstood you.

Forgive me?

[Blue-Jay]

42. Of course!

:thumbsup:

[Rowdyboy]

38. You are a wicked, wicked man......

I guess that why we all love you! :thumbsup:

[KitchenWitch]

41. oregano and basil.

[misanthrope]

43. No, add them plus sauteed onions...

...with garlic (thrown in last so it doesn't burn). Handcut some fresh basil to sprinkle on top w/ fresh ground pepper and REAL parmagian or reggiano, nothing from a green can.

[DemoTex]

44. I buy sauce in a jar and add mushrooms and prosciutto Parma ham.

The prosciutto is $19/pound at the Fresh Market. I buy a half pound and use it in all sorts of dishes. I freeze the slices and then julianne portions for omelets, salads, and pasta sauces. It goes a long, long way. My favorite E-Z pasta sauce is to saute 8 oz. sliced mushrooms in olive oil (with salt, pepper, and garlic), and add the juice of 1/2 lemon and a handful of prosciutto strips. Good beyond belief!

[progmom]

45. add red wine!

:D

[jukes]

46. olive oil & a splash of cheap red wine

the zucc wd be good,; i'd be careful w/ the squash. pinch of basil rather than oregano.

[Beware the Beast Man]

47. I usually add ground Italian sausage, minced garlic, an extra can

of diced tomatoes, and a can of mushrooms to stretch it out. :9

[Left Is Write]

50. Oh, yeah! I forgot mushrooms.

[MissMillie]

48. pour the sauce down the drain

and make the spaghetti w/ olive oil and garlic.

[Left Is Write]

49. Not gross at all!

I often add diced zucchini and/or yellow squash to my sauce.

Jarred sauce can be jazzed up with any of the following: hamburger or Italian sausage, meatballs, fresh garlic, fresh diced onion, fresh herbs, extra tomatoes, diced green pepper, Parmesan cheese

[YouthInAsia]

51. add sugar to the sauce.

[philosophie_en_rose]

52. Saute them first. Otherwise, they might end up soggy.

Otherwise, they should be great.