Embark on a culinary journey with our Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce, a recipe that marries simplicity with robust Italian flavors. This sauce transforms everyday ingredients into a rich and hearty complement to your favorite pasta. It’s a versatile staple that invites you to bring a touch of homemade goodness to the dinner table.

This sauce is more than just a recipe in our family; it’s a beloved tradition. It brings back memories of Sunday dinners at grandma’s, where the aroma of simmering tomatoes and herbs would fill the air. My husband, who’s always been a bit wary of anything without a meat label, was converted the moment he tasted this rich, herb-infused sauce, and it has since become a comforting favorite, eagerly anticipated at our weekly family gatherings.

Simmering pot of rich homemade spaghetti sauce.

Homemade spaghetti sauce, simmered to perfection.

Why Our Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is a Must-Try

Our homemade spaghetti sauce stands out for its depth of flavor, achieved through a slow simmering process that melds the tanginess of ripe tomatoes with the earthiness of Italian herbs. It’s a taste of Italy, lovingly crafted in your kitchen with fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together in a symphony of flavors. It’s not just about feeding the body but nourishing the soul with a dish steeped in tradition and love.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced (approximately 200 grams)

2 cloves of garlic, minced (about 10 grams)
1 can (28 ounces/794 grams) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) diced tomatoes

2 teaspoons (8 grams) sugar
1 teaspoon (2 grams) dried basil
1 teaspoon (2 grams) dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 grams) freshly ground black pepper
A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Crafting Your Own Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Begin with a preheated medium-sized pot over medium heat, shimmering with olive oil, ready for the onions to dance until they’re translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic until it sings with fragrance, a quick minute, before ushering in the crushed and diced tomatoes to the pot.

Sprinkle in the sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. If your taste buds lean toward adventure, a pinch of red pepper flakes will do.

Let the sauce simmer uncovered on low heat, stirring occasionally, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to marry, roughly 20-30 minutes.

Taste and fine-tune the seasonings to your preference, adding more salt or sugar if necessary.

Serve this velvety sauce over al dente pasta, garnished with ribbons of fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, if you’re so inclined.

Notes:

This sauce can be personalized with a variety of add-ins. Brown some ground meat for a Bolognese twist or simmer with meatballs for a classic Italian-American dinner. For a vegetarian version, roasted vegetables add a lovely complexity to the sauce.

There you have it—a classic homemade spaghetti sauce that promises to become a cherished recipe in your own family. It’s the essence of comfort food: rich, flavorful, and made with love. Serve it up with your favorite pasta and watch it become an instant classic at your table, too.

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Hearty traditional spaghetti sauce ready to serve.

A taste of Italy with every spoonful of our traditional sauce.

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Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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Embark on a culinary journey with our Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce, a recipe that marries simplicity with robust Italian flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 Serves

Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30ml extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion finely diced (approximately 200 grams)
2 cloves of garlic minced (about 10 grams)

1 can 28 ounces/794 grams crushed tomatoes
1 can 14 ounces/397 grams diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons 8 grams sugar

1 teaspoon 2 grams dried basil
1 teaspoon 2 grams dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon 2.5 grams salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon 0.5 grams freshly ground black pepper
A pinch of red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

Crafting Your Own Classic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Begin with a preheated medium-sized pot over medium heat, shimmering with olive oil, ready for the onions to dance until they're translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the garlic until it sings with fragrance, a quick minute, before ushering in the crushed and diced tomatoes to the pot.
Sprinkle in the sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. If your taste buds lean toward adventure, a pinch of red pepper flakes will do.
Let the sauce simmer uncovered on low heat, stirring occasionally, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to marry, roughly 20-30 minutes.

Taste and fine-tune the seasonings to your preference, adding more salt or sugar if necessary.
Serve this velvety sauce over al dente pasta, garnished with ribbons of fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, if you're so inclined.

Notes

There you have it—a classic homemade spaghetti sauce that promises to become a cherished recipe in your own family. It's the essence of comfort food: rich, flavorful, and made with love. Serve it up with your favorite pasta and watch it become an instant classic at your table, too.

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