Sarasota’s Spaghetti Sauce
This is a combination of two recipes ... or maybe four. My Grandma and Moms, my girlfriend who lives Italy, her Grandma and Moms. So we took the best of all our favorite flavors. Optional: These are great additions to your sauce if you prefer a "chunkier" vegetable based sauce. You can add celery, peppers (they can be red or green pepper; or any of your favorite spicy peppers, cubanelle, jalapeno, your favorite), mushrooms,and even carrots which make a sweeter sauce. Of course I top with cheese. Parmesan is traditional, but Pecorino Romano will give you a bit more of a tang to your sauce. And of course you can always add meat. My favorite is a mix of beef and pork sausage, but feel free to add chicken, turkey, or any combination. Now, I don't like my sauce too meaty, but if you want a thicker meatier sauce, just add more. Of course your favorite pasta, fresh is better, salad and crunchy bread. How can you have spaghetti without salad, bread and ... oh yeah ... that glass of red wine. -- posted by SarasotaCook