Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce
Bring the taste of your favorite Italian restaurant to your table with this rich and savory Olive Garden Spaghetti Sauce recipe. Bursting with the classic flavors of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano, this homemade sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, thanks to a hint of sugar. Slowly simmered to perfection, this sauce is elevated with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Whether paired with perfectly cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta, and topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this easy-to-make sauce is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe is a simple yet delicious way to recreate the magic of Olive Garden in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to the pan, stirring until combined.
Mix in the granulated sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pan partially with a lid and let the sauce simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed (add salt, pepper, or sugar to balance acidity).
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and let the sauce cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 559 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*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.
