Easy Spaghetti Sauce
This simple tomato pasta sauce is easy to make, even on busy weeknights. Make a double batch and freeze the extra to have on hand for future dinners.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
Instructions
- Set a sauté pan over medium heat and warm olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onion and cook 5-8 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more, until fragrant.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the crushed tomatoes, water, herbs, and spices and stir well.28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- Bring to a light boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thicker sauce, simmer with the lid off for the last 5 minutes.
- Use immediately or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Makes about 4 cups/1 quart, enough for 16 ounces of pasta.
- Swap the crushed tomatoes for 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and crushed by hand.
