30 Minute Spaghetti Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and effortless 30-Minute Spaghetti Sauce, perfect for busy schedules without sacrificing taste. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a medley of aromatic spices, this savory and slightly sweet sauce comes together in just half an hour. Optional ground beef or Italian sausage adds a hearty touch, while fresh parsley brightens it up right before serving. Whether spooned over al dente pasta or used as a base for your favorite Italian-inspired dishes, this quick homemade spaghetti sauce delivers rich, slow-simmered flavor in a fraction of the time. Ideal for family meals, easy entertaining, or meal prepping, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
If using ground beef or Italian sausage, add it to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Serve the spaghetti sauce over cooked pasta or use it as desired. Enjoy your quick and delicious homemade spaghetti sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 592 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1013 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
