Spaghetti With Chunky Tomato Sauce
Description
This homemade spaghetti features a rich, chunky tomato sauce that captures the essence of traditional Mediterranean cooking. The sauce is built from a base of olive oil and butter, sautéed with diced carrots, celery, and onions to create a deep, savory foundation. Fresh ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of basil, parsley, and oregano simmer together for an hour, allowing the flavors to meld into a comforting, aromatic masterpiece. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual weeknight meal, this dish brings warmth and satisfying home-style flavor to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
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When the butter foams, add the diced carrot, celery, onion, and garlic.
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Stew the vegetables gently for 10 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the flour and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, parsley, oregano, and bay leaf.
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Simmer the sauce, partly covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the bay leaf and herb stems from the sauce.
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Pass the sauce through a food mill or process briefly in a food processor if you prefer a smoother texture, otherwise leave chunky.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Cook the spaghetti until just tender (about 8 minutes).
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Drain the pasta thoroughly.
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Serve the spaghetti topped with the chunky tomato sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 163.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.5g12%
- Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
- Cholesterol 10.8mg4%
- Sodium 86.8mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.3g8%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
- Sugars 11.9g
- Protein 4.6g10%
* 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, use a food mill or blend briefly. For a chunkier texture, leave as is after simmering.
If fresh ripe tomatoes are not available, you can substitute with high-quality canned whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped.
Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Adjust the amount of sugar based on the acidity of your tomatoes; some batches may require more, others none.
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