How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce. Whether it's for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, a good homemade sauce can elevate a simple plate of pasta to something truly special. Plus, making your own sauce allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavors to your liking. So if you're ready to take your pasta game to the next level, it's time to master the art of homemade spaghetti sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled ground tomatoes in paste
  • 1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
  • 7 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 659mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 160mg