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homemade powdered tomato sauce on spaghetti

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Tomato Powder

Rebecca Britton
Create a homemade tomato sauce using tomato powder and be ready for any emergency.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 40 ounces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup freeze dried sausage crumbles
  • 1 tablespoon freeze dried onion
  • 1/2 cup freeze dried mushrooms optional
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup tomato powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoons freeze dried Italian seasoning
  • 1.5-2 teaspoons teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup freeze dried tomato dices

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to a large saute pan over medium high heat.
  • When oil is hot, add 1 cup of dry freeze dried sausage crumbles, 1 tablespoon dry onion, and 1/2 cup freeze dried mushrooms.
  • Saute for about 30 seconds.
  • Add 4 cups of water to the pan.
  • Add 1/2 cup of tomato powder and whisk until smooth.
  • Turn heat down to simmer.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley, oregano, dried basil and Italian seasoning then stir.
  • Add 1.5 – 2 teaspoons of salt and garlic powder
  • Add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
  • Let simmer for 5 -10 minutes.
  • Slowly add 1/2 cup freeze dried tomato dices and fold them in gently.
  • Let simmer for another 10 minutes.

Notes

Adjust as needed for taste preferences. My recipe is a bit on the sweeter side due to the addition of the brown sugar. You can reduce, or remove this ingredient if sweetness is not your preference. 
Use this recipe as a base, but definitely play with it to make it your own.