Description
This Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is my go-to for a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal. It’s perfect for weeknights or when you want that authentic Italian taste without spending hours in the kitchen. Made with simple ingredients like fresh or canned tomatoes, garlic, onions, and aromatic herbs, it’s rich, savory, and incredibly versatile. Serve it over your favorite pasta, and pair it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a full, satisfying meal that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or 6-7 fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- ½ teaspoon thyme (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- Optional: red pepper flakes, splash of red wine, or knob of butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Add crushed or chopped tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Stir in herbs and optional ingredients, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. For smooth sauce, blend lightly with an immersion blender.
- Optional: stir in butter before serving for richness.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs at the end for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately or let the sauce cool and store for later use.
- Adjust thickness by simmering longer or adding a little water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main sauce
- Method: Stove-top simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg