Herbed Spaghetti Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this rich and flavorful Herbed Spaghetti Sauce, a homemade classic bursting with aromatic herbs and wholesome ingredients. Sautéed onions and garlic form the base, while crushed tomatoes and tomato paste create the perfect balance of tangy and savory. A medley of dried oregano, basil, thyme, and a hint of sugar enhances the sauce with layers of depth, while fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes add a vibrant finish. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce can be easily adjusted in consistency with water or vegetable broth. Serve it over a bed of tender spaghetti noodles and garnish with fresh basil for a restaurant-quality meal that’s quick, comforting, and satisfyingly simple. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this herbed spaghetti sauce is a must-try for every pasta enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cups water or vegetable broth (if needed to adjust sauce consistency)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan, stirring well to combine.
Season the mixture with dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir thoroughly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in water or vegetable broth, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the fresh parsley, salt, and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the herbed spaghetti sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles, and garnish with freshly chopped basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3384 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3290 mg | 70% | |
*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.
