Description
This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce recipe combines fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs to create a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for any pasta dish. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, it offers a fresh alternative to store-bought sauces and can be customized to suit your taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes (fresh chopped or canned)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, making sure not to brown it.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Pour in fresh chopped or canned tomatoes, stirring well. Add salt, pepper, dried oregano, and if desired, red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to marry the flavors.
- Simmer to perfection: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir occasionally to thicken the sauce and intensify its flavor and texture.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Just before serving, tear fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce to add a bright, aromatic lift.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Simmer the sauce low and slow for optimal flavor blending.
- Adjust salt and herbs gradually toward the end to avoid over-seasoning.
- Blend the sauce with an immersion blender for a smooth texture if preferred.
- Reserve some pasta water to help the sauce cling to noodles better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg