Authentic Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti sauce, also known as marinara sauce, is a staple in Italian cuisine and is often made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Authentic Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Pasta Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 can Tomato paste
• 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• optional for garnish Fresh basil leaves
• for serving grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.