Homemade Spaghetti Sauce: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Family Dinners
A delicious homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that’s perfect for family dinners, full of flavor and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, and stir well.
- Season with dried basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer.
- Adjust the herbs to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce