Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
—·American,Italian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- ½ cup finely grated carrot
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (1 large can)
- 6 ounces tomato paste (1 small can)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup torn fresh basil
Instructions
9 steps
- 1
Soften
- 2
In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and carrots. Cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
7 min - 3
Cook
- 4
Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
1 min - 5
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, and sugar.
- 6
Simmer
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. As the sauce thickens, you may want to put the lid on the pot to prevent splatters. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water.
30 min - 8
Adjust
- 9
Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in the fresh basil and serve.
Progress
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Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories
251cal
Protein
6.0g
Carbs
30.0g
Fat
14.0g
Fiber
7.0g
Sugar
18.0g
Sodium
758mg
Saturated Fat
2.0g
