Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 cups
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Description
The recipe begins with sautéing minced onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, establishing a fragrant base. Chicken broth is then added to provide body to the sauce, followed by crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste which contribute different tomato textures and intensities. Granulated sugar balances acidity, while fennel seeds, oregano, basil, and parsley introduce distinctive aromatic herbal notes that enrich the flavor profile.
The sauce simmers gently from one to four hours, allowing flavors to deepen and meld. It can be pureed with an immersion blender to reach either a smooth or slightly chunky texture, depending on preference. This flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of pasta dishes and Italian recipes requiring tomato sauce.
Once prepared, the sauce is suitable for canning or freezing. For long-term storage, cool the sauce completely before transferring it to resealable freezer bags laid flat to freeze. Thaw and reheat on the stove or in the microwave when ready to use, preserving flavor and quality for future meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion minced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 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 oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- 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.
- Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, fennel, oregano, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Bring to a simmer.
- 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 sauce can be canned for storage or frozen in gallon-sized resealable bags laid flat for easy storage.
- To reheat, thaw thoroughly and warm on the stove or in a microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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