Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade spaghetti sauce, a delightful blend of ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make sauce transforms any pasta dish into a gourmet experience, perfect for family dinners or cozy date nights. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a rich and flavorful sauce that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh basil)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the canned whole tomatoes, crushing them with your hands or a wooden spoon as you mix them in.
- Season with salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, and basil. Stir to combine.
- Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg