Description
Indulge in the hearty goodness of homemade spaghetti sauce, brimming with slow-simmered flavors that elevate any meal. This rich and aromatic sauce transforms your kitchen into an Italian trattoria, perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a delicious sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta, pizza, or as a zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices. Gently break them apart with a wooden spoon and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes if desired. Reduce heat and let simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg