Italian Ham Spaghetti Sauce
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A savory and comforting Italian ham spaghetti sauce infused with fresh basil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Perfect for serving over your favorite pasta twists.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | None | 4–6 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Sauté pan
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Can opener
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onion | Chopped |
| 3 Cloves | Garlic | Chopped |
| As needed | Olive Oil | For cooking |
| A pinch | Crushed Red Pepper Flakes | To taste |
| 2 Cans | Italian Tomatoes | Chopped |
| 1 Can | Tomato Sauce | Standard |
| As needed | Ham | Rolled and cut into narrow ribbon strips |
| 1 Cup | Fresh Basil | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Build the Base
- Cook the 1 onion and 3 cloves garlic in a pan with olive oil until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 2: Simmer the Sauce
- Add the 2 cans chopped Italian tomatoes and 1 can tomato sauce to the pan.
- Cook for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and deepens in flavor.
Step 3: Finish and Serve
- While the sauce simmers, roll the ham and cut it into narrow ribbon strips.
- Add the prepared ham and 1 cup chopped fresh basil into the sauce.
- Cook for a few minutes until heated through, then serve over pasta twists.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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