Spicy Tomato Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this bold and flavorful *Spicy Tomato Sauce*! Bursting with the warmth of garlic, the kick of red chili flakes, and the brightness of fresh basil, this homemade marinara recipe is simple yet sensational. Made with pantry staples like canned whole peeled tomatoes and a touch of tomato paste, it simmers to perfection, creating a rich, hearty sauce with just the right balance of heat and sweetness. Perfect for draping over pasta, smothering on pizza, or dunking warm crusty bread, this 45-minute recipe is your go-to for an easy, delicious meal that serves up to six. Whether you're a spice lover or just craving an upgrade to your usual tomato sauce, this recipe is bound to become a household favorite. Keywords: spicy tomato sauce, homemade marinara, quick pasta sauce, chili-infused tomato sauce, flavorful pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 4 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 10 hand-torn Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Pour in the canned whole peeled tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon as they cook.
Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3380 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2150 mg | 46% | |
*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.
