Indulge in the timeless Italian culinary treasure, spaghetti sauce with tomatoes, a symphony of flavors that has captivated taste buds for generations. From classic marinara to hearty Bolognese, this versatile sauce forms the heart of countless pasta dishes, each with its unique character. With fresh, ripe tomatoes as the star, these recipes offer a delightful journey through the world of homemade spaghetti sauces. From the simplicity of a quick weeknight sauce to elaborate creations simmered for hours, there's a recipe for every occasion, skill level, and palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting the perfect spaghetti sauce, transforming ordinary pasta into an extraordinary feast.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SPAGHETTI SAUCE MADE USING TOMATO SAUCE
Transform 2 cans of tomato sauce (plus a few spices) into a delicious, savory spaghetti sauce that'll fill all the bellies around your table tonight! Pasta sauce has never been easier or more affordable.
Provided by Megan Porta
Categories Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Pour over cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1696 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES
Homemade spaghetti sauce is my favorite thing to make with fresh garden tomatoes. This rich, hearty sauce is an instant favorite with anyone who tries it!
Provided by Erica Walker
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place tomatoes a few at a time in the water and remove after 10-15 seconds.
- Immediately place tomatoes in an ice-water bath and remove skins and stems. Cut tomatoes into fourths and place in a food processor or blender.
- Process tomatoes a few times, you want them to be the consistency of crushed tomatoes (don't over process). Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and saute until they become soft and transparent.
- Add mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce and garlic and continue to cook until mushrooms become soft.
- Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for at least one hour. The longer the better! Ideally 2+ hours.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1292 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRANDMA MAGGIO'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is one that was recited to me out of memory alone, and described as a hand of garlic, etc., though the ingredient quantities should be accurate. I encourage buying the cheapest versions of these ingredients you can find; it will feed an army for about $15 without ruining the taste. You should add more seasonings based on preference. A great vegetarian sauce, and with meatballs...it makes great meatball sandwiches.
Provided by Sarah Garland
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until translucent but not browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and basil, and cook and stir until the basil is wilted and the mushrooms are cooked through and have given up their juices, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in the whole peeled tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring and chopping the tomatoes into pieces with a spoon. Pour in the tomato sauce and stir, crushing any large pieces of tomato left, and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened and bubbling, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Stir the tomato paste into the sauce, and fill the empty tomato paste can with Merlot wine, stirring to dissolve any remaining tomato paste in the can. Pour the Merlot wine into the sauce, and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce back to a simmer, and stir in the salt, pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Let the sauce simmer until the seasonings are blended and the sauce is heated through, about 3 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 934.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This is a quick recipe for tomato sauce. I have just given the outline for the sauce, but you can add any kind of vegetables to it. I especially like it with mushrooms and peppers.
Provided by COURTNEYNOONAN
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, green onion and garlic. When onions are clear, stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 310.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
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
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.
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Homemade Italian spaghetti sauce from an Italian family. The longer you cook it the better it tastes.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 659.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
SIMPLE SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
This basic pasta dish can be transformed by adding extras like cooked bacon, shrimp or even a few handfuls of baby spinach to the sauce. We like canned San Marzano plum tomatoes because they are slightly sweeter and less acidic than other varieties.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the oil heats up and the garlic just starts to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes; rinse the can with about 1 cup of water, and add the water to the skillet. Add the basil, raise the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook according to package directions; strain well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, and stir to coat. Serve with Parmesan if desired.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES
Made with fresh tomatoes! Wonderful taste. Serve over spaghetti noodles and add grated Parmesan cheese as desired.
Provided by Susan Bryan Willingham
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic powder; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, parsley, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 304.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
HOMEMADE CANNED SPAGHETTI SAUCE
DIY canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower's dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it later in the year. -Tonya Branham, Mt. Olive, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 9 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge into ice water. Peel and quarter tomatoes; place in a stockpot., Pulse green peppers and onions in batches in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to stockpot. Stir in next 11 ingredients. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally., Discard bay leaves. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to each of 9 hot 1-qt. jars. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 40 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
This spaghetti is among the first recipes of mine that got a lot of attention, and I love that fact because it exemplifies everything I believe in as a chef: treating ingredients with respect, paying attention to detail, and elevating simplicity.
Provided by Scott Conant
Categories main-dish
Time 5h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 3 teaspoons of salt.
- Meanwhile, put the tomato sauce in a large saute pan and cook over medium heat to further concentrate the sauce's flavors.
- Cook the spaghetti until just shy of tender. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water and gently drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and a little of the pasta cooking water to the pan with the sauce; the starch and salt in that water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. Add the basil, give the pan a good shake, increase the heat to medium-high, and let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce. The sauce should coat the pasta and look cohesive, and when you shake the pan, the sauce and pasta should move together.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter. Using two wooden spoons (tongs can tear the fresh pasta), toss everything together well.
- Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
- To peel the tomatoes, use a paring knife to cut a small x on each tomato. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, and have ready a bowl of ice water. Boil the tomatoes for about 10 seconds, then plunge them into the ice bath. The shock of going from hot to cold should cause the skin to contract, making it easier to peel. Use your fingers or a small paring knife to pull the skin off. If the skin is stubborn, try boiling and shocking the tomato again.
- In a wide saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes; be careful, as the oil may spurt. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and, using a potato masher, smash the tomatoes, really working the masher to break them up. If the consistency is thick or if they get too dry, add the tomato boiling water or reserved tomato juice to the pan. Cook, occasionally mashing and stirring, for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the oil from the heat and let the ingredients steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the oil into the cooked tomatoes. Stir to combine. Remove the sauce from the heat. Taste and add additional salt, if needed. The sauce may taste spicy on its own, but it gets balanced when used with other ingredients, especially the pasta, butter, and cheese. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the "00" flour, semolina flour, and salt on low speed. Add the egg yolks, olive oil, and up to 1 1/3 cups water, adding the water a little at a time, and continue to mix on low speed. Once the flour is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-low and mix/knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Lightly dust a work surface with a mix of "00" flour and semolina.
- Dump the dough out onto the work surface and knead by hand for a few minutes. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest for 1 hour.
- To roll and shape the dough, set the pasta machine on its widest setting. Lightly flour a rimmed baking sheet. Cut the pasta dough into 4 pieces. Work with one piece at a time and wrap the others in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. Very lightly flour the dough and stretch it by hand, then put it on the pasta roller. Run it through the pasta machine twice, starting at the longest setting. Fold it in half and run it through again, so the dough gets thinner each time and wipe the surface of the pasta for excess flour as you go. Run the dough through the machine a couple more times; this serves as a final kneading.
- Set the machine to the next level of thickness and run the piece of dough through again. Keep running the dough through the machine, adjusting the rollers to a thinner setting each time, until the sheet is 1/8-inch-thick; on most machines this means stopping at the 3.5 or 4 setting. Cut the sheet to lengths of about 12 inches. Then, using the linguine cutter, cut the sheet into strands. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
- Dust the strands with a little flour (preferably a mix of the "00" and the semolina), and gather the strands into nests by wrapping them around your hand. (At the restaurant, we portion the spaghetti into 4-ounce nests.) Dust the nests with a little more flour, place on the baking sheet, and freeze until hard. (Once the spaghetti is rock-hard, it can be transferred to a freezer bag or other airtight container and kept frozen for up to 1 month.)
- You can also layer the sheets of pasta with semolina flour and cover them with plastic wrap while you get set up to cook them.
EASY SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
This is an easy and delicious recipe for a meaty spaghetti sauce with a homemade taste.
Provided by SAMMYE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat.
- In a large pot, combine beef, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms. Simmer at a low heat setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1001.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes. The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful the sauce will be. If you can, use homegrown or farmer's market tomatoes.
- Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce. Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives the sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar. This will help to balance the sweetness of the tomatoes and add a touch of acidity.
- Use fresh herbs and spices. Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary all pair well with tomatoes. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
Homemade spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be served over pasta, used as a pizza sauce, or even as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a homemade spaghetti sauce that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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