This classic American-style sauce brings comforting, home-style flavor to your table with minimal effort. Built on a foundation of sautéed onions and garlic, it features ripe tomatoes simmered until tender and slightly thickened. The addition of fresh basil, earthy oregano, and a hint of red chili flakes creates a well-balanced profile that is aromatic, savory, and just spicy enough to wake up the palate. It is an incredibly versatile base that pairs beautifully with spaghetti, lasagna, or even as a dipping sauce for mozzarella sticks. Simple to make with pantry staples, this recipe delivers consistent results every time. It is the kind of reliable, comforting sauce that becomes a staple in your weekly meal rotation, offering a taste of homemade goodness without the fuss.
Sauce
Description
This classic American-style sauce brings comforting, home-style flavor to your table with minimal effort. Built on a foundation of saut&# 195;©ed onions and garlic, it features ripe tomatoes simmered until tender and slightly thickened. The addition of fresh basil, earthy oregano, and a hint of red chili flakes creates a well-balanced profile that is aromatic, savory, and just spicy enough to wake up the palate. It is an incredibly versatile base that pairs beautifully with spaghetti, lasagna, or even as a dipping sauce for mozzarella sticks. Simple to make with pantry staples, this recipe delivers consistent results every time. It is the kind of reliable, comforting sauce that becomes a staple in your weekly meal rotation, offering a taste of homemade goodness without the fuss.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
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Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until tender.
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Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
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Add tomatoes and use a wooden spoon to break them into small pieces.
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Rinse the tomato can with 1/2 cup of water and add to the pot.
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Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and red chili flakes.
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Stir in basil and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 405.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.5g41%
- Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 487525.8mg20314%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.3g13%
- Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
- Sugars 5.9g
- Protein 11.1g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender before simmering.
Adjust the amount of red chili flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
