Savory Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Savory Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 cups yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar

A flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce that kids can season and taste to learn about flavors.

10m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Savory Spaghetti Sauce

A delicious tomato-based sauce with a variety of seasonings to enhance flavor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 cups yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Nutritional Information

Per serving

250

Calories

Protein

18g

Fat

Fiber

400mg

Sodium

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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar.

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Tasting as you add ingredients will help you understand how flavors combine.

Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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While the sauce simmers, taste it every few minutes to see how the flavors develop. Adjust seasonings if needed!

Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy your homemade sauce!

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Did you know that adding a pinch of sugar can help balance the acidity of tomatoes?

Assembly Instructions

1
Taste your sauce! If you want it more flavorful, think about what it needs: more salt, herbs, or a bit of sugar? Adjust accordingly.
2
Serve the sauce over spaghetti and enjoy your meal!