How to Make Italian Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian pasta sauce is a classic and versatile dish that can be made in many different ways. Whether you prefer a rich and hearty meat sauce or a light and fresh marinara, there is a pasta sauce recipe out there for everyone. One of the best things about making your own pasta sauce is that you can customize it to your liking, adding or omitting ingredients based on your personal taste.

One of the most popular types of Italian pasta sauce is marinara, which is made with tomatoes, garli...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup Merlot wine
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 3 tablespoons dried basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 9 cups

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Sit tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, chicken bouillon granules, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper with the onion mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer, stirring frequently, for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    64 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 788mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 498mg