Description
Louisa’s Spaghetti Sauce is a slow-simmered, tomato-rich classic passed down through generations. Made with simple pantry staples, it delivers deep flavor, comforting aroma, and a homemade touch perfect for pasta nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place your large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the olive oil, then sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and sugar. Stir everything together.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in the fresh basil leaves just before removing from heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the sauce generously over your favorite pasta or use it however you love.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Finish with fresh basil for a bright herbal touch.
- Double the batch and freeze for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, Italian sauce, homemade pasta sauce, vegan spaghetti sauce