Description
A traditional Italian spaghetti sauce that embodies hearty, comforting meals, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Let it simmer longer for deeper flavor and use high-quality crushed tomatoes for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spaghetti, sauce, Italian, vegetarian, family recipe, comfort food