Homemade Spaghetti Sauce/Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti sauce, also known as marinara sauce, originated in Naples, Italy, and has become a staple in Italian cuisine.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce/Tomato Sauce

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 can Canned Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 10 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in fresh basil leaves.
8. Serve over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.

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.