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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought)

A simple, flavorful homemade spaghetti sauce that's easy to make and better than store-bought.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 29 ounces tomato purée about 2 cans (2 × 14.5 oz)

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30–60 seconds; avoid burning the garlic.
  4. Stir in basil, parsley flakes, ground black pepper, oregano, salt, and 4 tablespoons sugar until combined.
  5. Add the 28 ounces crushed tomatoes and 29 ounces tomato purée; bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • To make a meat sauce, add 1 pound of cooked ground beef when the tomato products are added.