Description
This homemade spaghetti sauce recipe delivers comforting and rich flavor in just 7 simple steps. Made with olive oil, sautéed onions and garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a blend of herbs, this sauce simmers to perfection and pairs beautifully with your favorite spaghetti pasta. Perfect for a quick weekday dinner or a cozy meal with family.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, preparing the base for sautéing your vegetables.
- Sauté the onion: Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until it becomes translucent, releasing its sweetness and softening, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add tomatoes and paste: Pour in the crushed tomatoes along with 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, stirring to combine and deepen the tomato flavor.
- Season the sauce: Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried basil, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the rich, simmered sauce over cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta, and enjoy a comforting homemade meal.
Notes
- You can add red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicy kick.
- For a deeper flavor, simmer the sauce longer if time allows.
- Add fresh basil at the end of cooking for brighter herbal notes.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
