Spiced Tomato Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this rich and aromatic Spiced Tomato Sauce, a flavor-packed twist on the classic tomato base. Infused with the warm, earthy notes of cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, along with a subtle kick from red pepper flakes, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between savory and spicy. A quick sauté of onions and garlic sets the foundation, while crushed tomatoes simmer to perfection, thickened and sweetened with a touch of sugar. Ideal for drizzling over pasta, spreading on pizza, or serving as a dipping sauce, this versatile recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil for an added burst of freshness and a beautifully fragrant finish. Perfect for pasta night or as a make-ahead sauce, it’s as simple as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 torn, optional for garnish fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir and toast the spices for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine the spices evenly.
Add the sugar, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir well.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce if desired.
Serve warm over your favorite pasta, spread on pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2177 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2927 mg | 62% | |
*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.
