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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is so full of flavor and it's easy to make it in large batches for freezing or canning for easy homemade meals that are prepared ahead.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 51 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion minced
  • 5 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot on the stove over medium high heat. Add in olive oil and saute onion in the olive oil for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add in 5 cloves and saute another 30-60 seconds.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, fennel, oregano, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-4 hours. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until the desired consistency is achieved, leaving it slightly chunky, or making it completely smooth.

Notes

  • This recipe can be used in canning.
  • For easy long term storage, cool and then place into several gallon sized resealable freezer bags. Lay flat on a pan and place in the freezer until solid. Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stove to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 51kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 5.5mg (6%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51

% Daily Value*

Calories 51kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 6%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.