Hot Tomato Sauce
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this flavorful Hot Tomato Sauce, a bold and spicy twist on a classic! This easy-to-make recipe combines the richness of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with the zesty kick of red chili flakes, perfectly balanced by aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil. A pinch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while a simmering process ensures a velvety, well-rounded sauce bursting with flavor in every spoonful. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs effortlessly with pasta, elevates pizza to pizzeria status, or makes a lively dip for breadsticks. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and watch this sauce become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
Add the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper to the saucepan. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings into the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or chili flakes depending on your preference for spice.
Remove from heat and serve hot over pasta, as a pizza sauce, or as a dipping sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3384 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3284 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.
