How to Make Maria's Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Maria's kitchen, where the aroma of fresh tomatoes and basil fills the air, and the sound of bubbling pots on the stove is a symphony of flavor. Today, I'm going to share with you my secret recipe for the most delicious and comforting Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Sauce you've ever tasted. This sauce is a staple in my kitchen, and it has been passed down through generations in my family. It's a simple yet flavorful recipe that will have your entire family coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 8 pounds Roma (plum) tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil, or more to taste, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Puree tomatoes in a food processor until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Stir strained tomatoes, onion, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, and red wine together in the pot with the oil; season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 82mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 60mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1123mg