Why Buy Ragu Pasta Sauce
Skip the jarred sauce and discover the joy of crafting your own with this "Why Buy Ragu Pasta Sauce" recipe. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs, this rich and flavorful sauce is a breeze to whip up in under an hour. Sautéed onions and garlic build the perfect savory base, while a pinch of sugar and red pepper flakes balance sweetness and spice. Simmered to perfection with fresh parsley and a hint of optional chicken broth, this versatile homemade pasta sauce pairs beautifully with any pasta dish and elevates your weeknight dinners with a personal, wholesome touch. Serve it with your favorite noodles and garnish with fresh basil for a truly satisfying meal that will make you rethink ever buying store-bought sauce again. Perfect for six servings, this is your go-to recipe for a quick and comforting Italian-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 0.25 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water or chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired. Enjoy your homemade pasta sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2457 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2339 mg | 50% | |
*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.
