Description
This rich and flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce is made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and aromatic Italian herbs. Simmered to perfection, it’s the perfect topping for pasta, lasagna, or even as a dipping sauce!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water (adjust for consistency)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in water and mix to reach the desired consistency.
- Stir in sugar, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for up to 1 hour.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
- For a meat sauce: Brown 1 pound of ground beef or Italian sausage before adding the tomatoes.
- For a smoother sauce: Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Storage: This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: ~80 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg