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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
4.9 from 423 votes

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

This Homemade Spaghetti Sauce simmers a combination of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and paste with aromatics like minced onion and garlic, complemented by herbs including oregano, basil, parsley, and fennel seeds. The sauce is cooked slowly to meld flavors and can be blended to preferred consistency. It is a richly flavored base ideal for pairing with pasta, providing a balanced tomato taste enhanced by herbaceous and savory notes.

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 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

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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 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

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: 8 cups

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.