Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this *Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce*—a rich, hearty recipe that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors. This homemade tomato-based sauce features a blend of finely diced onion, grated carrot, and celery for a natural depth of flavor, while garlic, oregano, and basil bring an aromatic, Italian-inspired touch. Simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes and a hint of sugar, this sauce achieves a velvety texture and perfectly harmonized taste. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ideal accompaniment to any pasta type and easily adaptable with fresh parsley for a fragrant garnish. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or simply upgrading your weeknight meals, this is a pasta sauce recipe you'll make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, finely grated
- 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover partially with a lid.
Cook the sauce for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or herbs if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot over your favorite cooked pasta and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3496 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2720 mg | 58% | |
*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.
