Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
Bring the vibrant flavors of summer to your table with this Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce, a simple and wholesome recipe that lets ripe tomatoes shine. Bursting with garden-fresh ingredients like juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and sweet carrots, this sauce is simmered to perfection with a touch of garlic, olive oil, and spices for a rich and savory flavor. The homemade preparation starts with peeling and chopping fresh tomatoes for an authentic, rustic texture, ensuring every bite is full of natural goodness. Perfect for pairing with freshly cooked spaghetti, this versatile sauce can also be used as a base for Italian-inspired dishes. Ready in under an hour, it’s a must-try recipe for pasta lovers looking for a healthy, made-from-scratch alternative to store-bought sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 small carrot
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups water
Instructions
Start by peeling the tomatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Cut a small 'X' into the bottom of each tomato. Boil the tomatoes for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to the ice water. Peel off the skins and chop the tomatoes into small chunks, discarding the cores.
Heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat.
Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and grate the carrot. Add the onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the garlic and grated carrot. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan along with the fresh basil leaves, dried oregano, red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the water and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the basil leaves before serving.
Serve the sauce over freshly cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Garnish with additional fresh basil and grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3655 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 4824 mg | 103% | |
*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.
