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Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

Look no further than this for the internets most popular spaghetti sauce recipe. It's grandma approved, made with fresh tomatoes and herbs.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Spaghetti Sauce Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Anthony Rodriguez
Cost: $25

Ingredients

  • 2 pds fresh tomatoes, diced Can throw in cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tbps olive oil
  • 1 whole onion, diced red or white
  • 3 whole  garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bunch fresh basil diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 3 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • bunch of fresh herbs (optional)  Rosemary, oregano, thyme
  • 3 tbsp parmesan cheese to garnish (optional)
  • 1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  • To being the cooking process of this delicious homemade pasta sauce...
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. If you are making a larger batch double everything and prepare in a large pot.
  • Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir.
  • Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • If you want a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sauce.
  • If the sauce is too acidic, add a tablespoon of sugar to balance the flavors. The added sugar is the secret ingredient!
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer on medium-low heat and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If you would like a little bit of heat in your easy homemade spaghetti sauce add your dash of chili flakes now. A squeeze of lemon helps balance this out as well. Both are optional! 
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. I always do black pepper and a little salt to taste
  • Serve the homemade sauce over al dente hot cooked pasta. I like to use cooked spaghetti noodles.

Notes

  • This sauce can be made and enjoyed on your day off. However, I find it and let it sit overnight before serving it. It is best to cook it the day before the following day!
  • All the flavors absorb and come through 24 hours after cooking and cooling. Consider making this a day ahead of dinner guests; you will be everyone's favorite chef! 

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal