Basic Spaghetti Sauce
A classic tomato-based sauce with sweet, savory depth, perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping, ideal for home cooks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent and beginning to brown.
- Remove the onion and garlic with a slotted spoon.
- Drain any liquid back into the pot.
- Add tomato paste to the pot and return to heat, stirring frequently.
- Cook the tomato paste for about 5 minutes, ensuring it does not stick.
- Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, and salt.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Optionally add seafood, meat, or poultry to the sauce.
- Cool, transfer to containers, and freeze if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
428
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).