Delicious Quick Pasta Sauce
Transform your weeknight meals with this **Delicious Quick Pasta Sauce**, a vibrant, homemade recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and aromatic dried herbs, this sauce is perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness from a touch of sugar and a subtle kick of optional red chili flakes. Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous finish to the rich, savory base, making it ideal for pairing with your favorite pasta varieties. Whether you're looking for a speedy dinner solution or a versatile sauce to elevate your dishes, this quick and easy pasta sauce is a must-try for busy home cooks. Plus, it's perfect for meal prep—store any leftovers for up to 5 days for effortless, flavorful dining all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
Season the sauce with dried basil, dried oregano, red chili flakes (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the freshly chopped basil leaves.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2180 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2878 mg | 61% | |
*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.
