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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought)

A simple, flavorful spaghetti sauce made from pantry staples that tastes better than store-bought.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 29 ounces tomato puree (2 14.5-ounce cans)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30–60 seconds; avoid burning the garlic.
  • Stir in the basil, parsley flakes, ground black pepper, oregano, and salt.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and sugar, then increase heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Notes

  • To make a meat sauce, add 1 pound cooked ground beef when you add the tomato products.