Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Tomato Sauce
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs, this Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Tomato Sauce is a rich, comforting classic that brings Italian-inspired goodness straight to your kitchen. Made with simple pantry staples like olive oil, tomato paste, and dried spices, this sauce gets its perfect balance of sweetness and tang from a touch of sugar and a slow simmering process that deepens its flavor. With a base of fresh, diced tomatoes and the optional addition of a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, it’s both wholesome and full of natural, robust taste. Ready in just an hour, this easy, from-scratch recipe pairs beautifully with spaghetti, your favorite pasta, or served as a dip for warm, crusty bread. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this versatile tomato sauce will quickly become a staple in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until translucent and soft.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the diced fresh tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
Mix in the tomato paste, ensuring it’s evenly incorporated.
Season the sauce with oregano, basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Place the bay leaf into the mixture and pour in the water or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low to let it simmer.
Simmer the sauce uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until it thickens and develops a rich flavor.
Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot with your favorite spaghetti or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3369 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2489 mg | 53% | |
*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.
