From the Italian side of the family - Fuhgetaboutit!

Cheese Mix

Ingredients:
• 2 lb Ricotta
• 1 lb Mozzarella (grated)
• 2 t grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 3 eggs
• 2 t crushed parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
When Ziti is cooked put a small amount of sauce in baking pan to cover the bottom then add half of the cooked Ziti. Spoon cheese mix over Ziti, being generous. Add remaining Ziti and cheese the same way. Cover good with sauce being sure sauce goes all the way through. Bake until all bubbly and cheese is all melted.

Sauce Mix

Ingredients:

• 1 small can Tomato paste
• 2 cans crushed Tomatoes
• Dash Olive Oil
• 2 T Basil
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t oregano
• 1 t minced onion
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Fry tomato paste in a small amount of olive oil, then add basil, garlic powder, oregano, minced onion and salt& pepper. Add crushed tomatoes and meat. Let cook on very low temperature, for about 2 hours.

My mother used to spend all day making spaghetti sauce. She would start it that morning, (after a cup of joe and a smoke) and simmered it for hours. The whole house would smell wonderful and we couldn't wait to eat it. This recipe has been added to over the years and makes the best sauce ever!

REVIEW INGREDIENTS

Ingredients –
2 Quarts Diced Tomatoes
1 Quart Whole Tomatoes
2 Quart Tomato Sauce
1 Quart Crushed Tomatoes
1 pint Tomato Paste
4-5 Fresh Tomatoes
2 heads Garlic, peeled, chopped and pressed
2-3 large Onions, chopped
2-3 Green Peppers, chopped
1 large Celery Bunch, chopped
4 pounds Lean Ground Beef
Fresh Mushrooms
2 tablespoons Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Basil
1/4 teaspoon Oregano
pinch Cayenne
pinch Red Pepper Flakes
pinch White Pepper
pinch Celery Seed
pinch Rosemary
pinch Thyme
pinch Garlic Powder
pinch Ground Sage
pinch Turmeric

Preparation:

Add garlic, onions, green pepper, celery, cayenne, red pepper flakes, white pepper, celery seed, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, ground sage, turmeric to large deep skillet.