Cooks... Do you think it's done yet?
 

My tomoto sauce has been simmering for about 4 hours.. think it's done? My dog is excited since he knows he'll be getting some human food tonight.

Not if you're Italian. Otherwise, you'll be fine.

How long do italians simmer their sauce?

"For a good Italian sauce, Barnes suggests simmering the ingredients in a crock pot, since some Italians simmer sauces for up to several days before they eat the meal."

http://www.byui.edu/scroll/special/2...entic-food.htm

I had spaghetti tonight too!

Didn't have time to do it in the crock pot with meatballs and sausage but it was still good!

Take an immersion blender to it, it will be perfect.

Taste it.

Pasta sounds good for tomorrow

Damn!! :thumbsup

I'm mainly Italian... my family cooks it slow all day long sometimes. Start it in the morning and done by evening. We also open up cans and jars and quick heat for 3 minutes :1orglaugh

I was an Italian Cook 25 years ago in a real Italian restaurant in New York and here's your answer:

If it's made from fresh crushed tomatos then it needs to cook for 8 -9 hours on a low simmer (with a lid) or crock pot.

If it's made from paste then it's done after 1-2 hours because the paste is already cooked down.

I use 50% diced tomatos and 50% paste and cook it for 4-5 hours the
night before and let it sit all day the next day then heat it up an hour before serving :)

Simma Downa

interesting:) :) :)

Nice... I used 3 cans of diced tomatos and 1 can of paste.. Think I need to add more paste... even though I'm still making it "from a can", I find it just seems to taste "fresher" than the bottled stuff etc.