Best 6 Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Craving a quick and easy meal that's bursting with fresh flavors? Look no further than this collection of fresh tomato spaghetti sauce recipes. These delightful dishes are made with ripe, juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of garlic, creating a vibrant and flavorful sauce that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

From the classic tomato sauce to variations that incorporate vegetables, cheese, or even seafood, there's a recipe here to suit every taste. Whether you're a fan of a smooth, velvety sauce or prefer a rustic, chunky texture, you'll find a recipe that hits the spot. With options ranging from simple and straightforward to more elaborate and gourmet, these recipes offer something for every skill level and time constraint.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to become a family favorite. Let's dive into the wonderful world of fresh tomato spaghetti sauce recipes and discover the perfect one for your next culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture the neighbors. It even tastes wonderful the next day, when the flavors have really melded. -Vera Schulze, Holbrook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
Grated Romano cheese
Additional basil

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Stir 1/4 cup basil and, if desired, sugar into sauce. Serve over spaghetti. Top with cheese and additional basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE



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Making marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes is a game-changer. Our secret to infusing it with big flavor? Simmering with sprigs of basil, then finishing with Parmesan and pasta water.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces long pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, or a combination of beefsteak, heirloom, and Campari tomatoes, grated on a box grater (3 cups)
2 basil sprigs, plus fresh leaves for serving
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/2 cup packed), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until slightly less than al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until just sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and basil sprigs; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to about 2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard basil.
  • Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water; cook, stirring, until pasta is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and continue stirring and shaking pan, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Serve, sprinkled with more cheese, basil leaves, and pepper, and drizzled with oil.

MAGIC FRESH TOMATO SPAGHETTI, PASTA OR PIZZA SAUCE



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Check out this trick - a whole, unpeeled tomato goes in the pot, and a tasty, seed-free, peel-free tomato sauce comes out! Okay, well, maybe it's not really magic, but it's a great trick to save you from having to peel, chop, and de-seed all those tomatoes (which is the reason I almost never made sauce from my garden tomatoes until now). We'll take care of the peels and seeds with a blender/food processor and a fine mesh strainer. Yes, a couple of extra things to clean, but it's still faster than all that peeling and chopping! Also, because the peels are cooked in the sauce, you preserve more of the nutrients in them. This is a highly customizable recipe (really more a framework than anything else) - make it smooth or chunky, with meat or vegetarian, regular or low-sodium, or even use it to hide a few extra veggies (a tip for you parents of picky children - you can make them completely undetectable). The quantities are inexact because there's so much variation in the size, taste and texture of fresh tomatoes, and anything else you add will change the flavor. So you really have to adjust the seasonings and other ingredients to compensate. This is part of the art of making tomato sauce, but don't be intimidated! Just add a little bit at a time until it tastes right to you, remembering the axiom: "You can always put more in, but you can't take it back out." Unless you have a real magic wand, of course. :) NOTE: The quality of tomatoes will make or break this sauce; you MUST use fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden or a local farmer's market, not the variety you find in the grocery store that's been shipped in from another state.

Provided by ItalianMama

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 quarts, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and slightly crushed (may substitute jarred)
1 (10 ounce) can condensed beef broth (may substitute chicken or vegetable)
3/4 cup red wine (may substitute white, or extra broth)
20 whole fresh tomatoes (exact quantity varies based on size)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste (may need more depending on thickness desired)
herbs, to taste (I recommend basil and oregano, fresh or dried)
salt and pepper, to taste
meat (optional)
vegetables (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and cook until onions are slightly soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in broth and wine, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, wash tomatoes. Cut off tops and any damaged parts. Add whole tomatoes to the pot as you go (reserve extra tomatoes to peel, dice and add later if you want a chunky sauce). Note: when I make this, I add however many tomatoes will fit in my 6-quart pot - you will adjust other ingredients later so the exact quantity doesn't matter.
  • You may add extra uncooked veggies you wish to "hide" in the sauce now. Some ideas - peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, even a little spinach. Be aware that it may slightly alter the color of the sauce - it can make it a little more orangey - but the tomatoes and seasonings will completely mask the flavor as long as you don't go overboard and add too much.
  • When all the tomatoes have been added and the broth is boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about an hour, and then turn off heat.
  • Ladle sauce into a blender or food processor until about 2/3 full - you will need to work in batches. It will be soupy and very hot, so be careful. Process until smooth (there will still be some seeds visible).
  • Pass sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Use a spoon to scrape the sides of the strainer if it clogs, and press all the liquid out. Discard the seeds and pulp from the peels that are left in the strainer. Carefully return sauce to the pot, and place back on medium-high heat.
  • Add tomato paste until sauce is of desired thickness. Add seasonings to taste. Add any additional ingredients you want - diced tomatoes, browned beef or chicken, mushrooms, etc.
  • Return sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 30-60 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If sauce is too tangy, you can add a little sugar to balance it. It will be done when it tastes just right!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 235, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.3

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE



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This recipe is from Foodland Ontario and I love to make it when my garden is full of delicious tomatoes. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Eldeevee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (450 g) package spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
hot pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Melt butter over medium high heat until foamy.
  • Add garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in basil (I use anywhere from 1/4-1/2 cup of basil) and vinegar.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour tomato mixture mixture over pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with parmesan and hot pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 21

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE W/ SAUTéED ZUCCHINI & SPAGHETTI RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Fresh Tomato Sauce w/ Sautéed Zucchini & Spaghetti Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the Zucchini:
4 zucchini - peeled and sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 - tbs. canola oil
For the Fresh Tomato Sauce:
10 - 12 fresh beefsteak tomatoes quartered
5 cloves garlic - chopped
1 tbs. sugar
1 tbs. salt
1 tbs. dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh basil ripped
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Romano cheese for grating
3 tbs. olive oil
1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti
Asiago cheese shavings for garnish
Olive oil for drizzling over the finished dish

Steps:

  • For the Zucchini: Place the sliced zucchini in a bowl; add the seasonings, lemon juice and canola. Heat a large frying pan and place the sliced zucchini in the pan; do not over crowd the pan. When the zucchini become golden on one side, turn over and finish cooking on the other side. Set the zucchini aside for the spaghetti dish. For the Fresh Tomato Sauce: Heat a heavy cast iron sauce pot on a medium to low heat; add the tomatoes and cook down, uncovered. Add the olive oil, garlic, basil and seasonings and continue to cook down on a low heat; uncovered. The longer you cook the sauce the better it gets. Prepare the spaghetti according to directions and drain. Place the spaghetti in a serving bowl. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of red pepper flakes; add the fresh tomato sauce and toss. Add fresh grated cheese, Asiago cheese and fresh basil to finish the dish. Serve this dish with a glass of Baglio Di Pianetto wine.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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This very basic recipe is popular throughout Italy. Although any purchased spaghetti will do, this dish becomes special enough for company if you use artisanal pasta, preferably imported from Italy. This makes a wonderful first course. (In every Italian household, there is always a pasta course!) Note: To peel tomatoes, core and cut a small X through the skin on the bottom of tomatoes with a sharp knife. Place them in boiling water for about 30 seconds or just until skins begin to peel back. Quickly remove tomatoes from pan, and plunge them into ice water. Drain and remove skins.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fine sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 quarts water
12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
6 tablespoons grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Squeeze juice and seeds from tomato halves into a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl, reserving juices; discard seeds. Finely chop tomatoes.
  • Heat 2 T. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds or just until garlic begins to brown, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, reserved juices, 1/2 t. salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 15 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring 6 quarts water and remaining 2 T. salt to a boil in an 8-quart pot. Add pasta to pot; stir. Cover; return water to a boil. Uncover and cook 8 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to tomato mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until sauce is thick and pasta is al dente, tossing to combine. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with basil; toss. Place 1 cup pasta mixture on each of 6 plates. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 t. of remaining oil; sprinkle with 1 T. cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 3930.8, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6, Protein 15.7

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: This is key to making a delicious sauce. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a sweet smell.
  • Roast your tomatoes before making the sauce: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives the sauce a smoky, complex flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tomatoes: This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make the sauce watery.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a bit of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a topping for pizza or chicken: Fresh tomato spaghetti sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used in many different ways.

Conclusion:

Fresh tomato spaghetti sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious sauce that will rival anything you can find at a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this fresh tomato spaghetti sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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