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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A simple, flavorful tomato sauce made with sautéed aromatics, crushed tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • medium pot or saucepan
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot finely grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes about 1 large can
  • 6 ounces tomato paste about 1 small can
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil torn

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and grated carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and granulated sugar; stir until combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook, uncovered or partially covered, for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally; add a splash of water if it becomes too thick.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then stir in the torn fresh basil just before serving.

Notes

  • Use the best canned tomatoes you have.
  • If you don’t have fresh basil, add 2 teaspoons dried basil in step 5.
  • If the sauce scorches or tastes bitter, add a pinch of baking soda.