lunch
30-Min. Spaghetti Sauce
Why settle for sauce from a jar when you can enjoy your own from-scratch version in just half an hour? Our versatile version pairs deliciously with everything from angel hair pasta to penne.
Servings:
4
Total Time:
30m
Prep Time:
10m
Cooking Time:
20m
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves crushed or minced garlic
- 1 can peeled and diced tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Preparation Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics—Heat oil in a large ceramic non-stick saucepan or ceramic non-stick casserole over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Stir frequently to avoid burning garlic.
- Make the sauce—Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Tips
Marinara Mix-Ins
Use this recipe as a base and add your favorite meats and vegetables. Sauté peppers or mushrooms along with aromatics or stir in browned ground beef or sausage as the sauce simmers. Get creative in crafting your own signature sauce.
Make it Easier
Our GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick ceramic non-stick casseroles are roomy enough to handle spaghetti sauce for a crowd. Plus, the extra nonstick coating makes cleanup incredibly quick and simple.
