Doctored Pasta Sauce Tomato
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Doctored Pasta Sauce Tomato recipe—a quick and easy way to transform ordinary store-bought tomato sauce into a rich, flavor-packed masterpiece. With the help of sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, this sauce boasts deep layers of savory and aromatic goodness. A strategic blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil, balanced with a hint of sugar, creates a harmoniously well-rounded flavor. A final finishing touch of fresh basil and a dab of unsalted butter adds freshness and velvety richness to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta and is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe proves that simple upgrades can make all the difference!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces store-bought tomato pasta sauce
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the store-bought tomato pasta sauce and crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, add a pinch more sugar to balance acidity or additional herbs for enhanced flavor.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and unsalted butter just before serving, allowing the butter to melt into the sauce for extra richness.
Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, garnish with additional fresh basil or Parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3839 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 3406 mg | 72% | |
*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.
