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Spaghetti Sauce From Scratch Recipe
How to make a delicious spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes and other simple ingredients at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 144 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Tomatoes
- 1/8 cup Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion diced
- 6 cloves Garlic diced
- 3 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves chopped, optional
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Remove the cores and roughly dice the tomatoes.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, thyme and basil, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. Using a spatula, periodically press down on the tomatoes to help break them down. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove the sauce from heat and blend. BE CAREFUL, sauce will be very hot. Can use an immersion blender. Return the sauce to the pan on a low heat.
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15 minutes before serving, warm up water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
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Strain the pasta and place sauce on top. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
This sauce has a fresh, rich flavor that stands up on its own with pasta. It also pairs nicely with cooked ground beef or sausage, if your family likes a meat sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Sauce From Scratch Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 901mg26%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 3163IU63%
Vitamin C 59mg72%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.