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