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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Author: Natalie Carter
A quick and flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce that elevates any pasta dish with simple ingredients and robust flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 28 ounces Diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 0.125 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • dash Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Avoid burning the garlic.
  • Add crushed and diced tomatoes to the pan.
  • Stir in kosher salt, oregano, parsley, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and a dash of black pepper.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce heat to low. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or store it in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • Consider simmering longer on low heat for deeper flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword spaghetti sauce
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