Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce
Transform your pasta night with this Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. Made with simple pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant garlic, this sauce is elevated with the perfect blend of dried oregano, basil, and a touch of sugar to balance the acidity. With just 10 minutes of prep and a slow simmer that draws out deep, rich flavors, this sauce is irresistibly comforting and versatile. Serve it over your favorite pasta, spoon it onto pizza, or use it as a base for hearty casseroles. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness that takes this homemade classic to the next level. Ready in under 45 minutes, this is your ultimate go-to pasta sauce recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving over pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*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.
