Description
This Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is a quick, flavorful, and comforting tomato-based sauce made with pantry staples. Rich in garlic, herbs, and simmered tomato goodness, it’s perfect for pasta or as a base for other Italian dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add dried basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in fresh herbs, if using, just before serving.
- Serve hot over cooked pasta, or use in baked dishes like lasagna or stuffed shells.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes (about 2 pounds, peeled and chopped) for a more rustic flavor.
- For a heartier sauce, add ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Add cream or cream cheese at the end for a creamy version.
- Double or triple the batch for freezing or feeding a crowd.
- Store leftovers in fridge for 4 days or freezer for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
