Garlic Spaghetti Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this rich and aromatic Garlic Spaghetti Sauce, a simple yet flavorful recipe that will elevate any plate of spaghetti. Perfectly sautéed garlic infuses the olive oil with deep, savory notes that blend seamlessly with tangy crushed tomatoes, fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick. A touch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy sauce is designed for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s bursting with homemade Italian-inspired flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 large garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the garlic and oil.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and stir it into the sauce just before serving.
Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1260 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1953 mg | 42% | |
*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.
