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    Home » Sauces » Spaghetti Sauce Made Using Tomato Sauce

    Spaghetti Sauce Made Using Tomato Sauce

    Published: Mar 23, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Transform 2 cans of tomato sauce (plus a few spices) into a delicious, savory spaghetti sauce that’ll fill all the bellies around your table tonight! Pasta sauce has never been easier or more affordable.

    plate of spaghetti sitting next to pan of sauce

    Hey, friends! Are you weathering the storms ok? Times are tough right now all around. I think we’re all feeling it on some level. There is currently some food hoarding going on, which has depleted the grocery shelves a bit. Hopefully, though, you have a few cans of tomato sauce sitting in your pantry because that is all you need to create a delicious and filling spaghetti sauce for tonight’s dinner!

    I truly hope you are doing well and staying healthy during this uncertain time. If there is ever anything you would like me to cover that relates to food or recipe creation, I’m all ears! This is a great recipe that my family loves and I hope yours does, too.

    two cans of tomato sauce sitting side by side

    How To Make Spaghetti Sauce From Tomato Sauce

    Step 1

    Combine all of the following in a medium saucepan:

    • Two 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
    • 2 tsp sugar
    • 1 tsp each oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
    • 1/2 tsp each onion powder and garlic powder
    top view of skillet with tomato sauce and spices ready to cook

    Step 2

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

    Pour over cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

    skillet of pasta sauce ready to serve

    Recipe Notes

    • For a meaty sauce, add 1 pound of ground beef, turkey or sausage. If you go this route, cook the meat in a skillet first and drain grease. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook as directed.
    • Spruce up the sauce by using any or all of the following: red pepper flakes, fresh tomatoes or diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil or dried basil, grated Parmesan, a few minced garlic cloves or fresh chopped onions.
    • Add sugar 1 teaspoon at a time for a sweeter sauce.
    • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge. Use within 4-5 days.

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    heaping plate of spaghetti with shaved parmesan cheese on top

    Recipes To Make Using Pasta Sauce

    Aside from the obvious reason (the amazing FLAVOR!), my favorite thing about pasta sauce is that it is so versatile. Here are a few ideas for ways to enjoy it!

    • Pour it over the top of cooked noodles of any kind.
    • If you have extras on hand, check out these ideas for recipes to make using leftover spaghetti sauce so nothing goes to waste.
    • Use in place of store-bought sauce in your next pan of Baked Spaghetti or Baked Ziti!
    • Crockpot Spaghetti and Meatballs
    • Lasagna and Cheesy Manicotti are both sooo good when made with Instant Pot spaghetti sauce!
    • Use it as an ingredient to stuff spaghetti squash with!
    • Add it to your morning eggs because everything tastes great with eggs.
    • Top scrambled eggs with a few spoonfuls!
    • Use it as a dip for breadsticks or garlic bread.

    Other Recipes To Make With Tomato Sauce

    • Add them to your next batch of scrambled eggs.
    • Replace pasta sauce with it for your next plate of spaghetti.
    • Use as an ingredient in your next vat of amazing chili.
    • Use it as a salad dressing (seriously, I did this and it ROCKED).
    • Stir it into a bowl of comforting mac and cheese.

    Spaghetti Sauce Made Using Tomato Sauce

    Transform 2 cans of tomato sauce (plus a few spices) into a delicious, savory spaghetti sauce that'll fill all the bellies around your table tonight! Pasta sauce has never been easier or more affordable.
    4.94 from 77 votes
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 65kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 30 oz tomato sauce
    • 2 tsp sugar
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    • Pour over cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

    Notes

    • For a meaty sauce, add 1 pound of ground beef, turkey or sausage. If you go this route, cook the meat in a skillet first and drain grease. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook as directed.
    • Spruce up the sauce by using any or all of the following: red pepper flakes, fresh tomatoes or diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil or dried basil, grated Parmesan, a few minced garlic cloves or fresh chopped onions.
    • Add sugar 1 teaspoon at a time for a sweeter sauce.
    • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge. Use within 4-5 days.
    • Add this sauce to your next Pizza Pasta Bake!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1696mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Romeo

      February 07, 2022 at 9:08 am

      4 stars
      Hey.. Just tried this sauce myself.. pretty good. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 07, 2022 at 5:28 pm

        Thank you Romeo! Glad you liked it too!

        Reply
    2. Joseph Mahar

      January 23, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      I cut the recipe in half, for 1 person and added some olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes and some canned mushroom pieces. It came out really good and I will definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 24, 2022 at 3:36 pm

        Thank you for sharing that Joseph. Sounds great! I’m sure others will enjoy your tweaks.

        Reply
    3. Ginny

      January 13, 2022 at 3:36 am

      Thank you so much for this. I am out of spaghetti but I have a few large cans of tomato sauce. I did a search and your recipe pops up. I used your recipe and added some celery salt, red pepper flakes, better than bullion beef base, and a pack of sazon with some cooked ground beef, onions, and green bell peppers. One of the best pots of spaghetti I ever made. Will definitely be making this more often

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 13, 2022 at 1:50 pm

        That is so encouraging to hear. Thank you for sharing – it’s so nice when we can use what we have on hand and find that gem of a meal!

        Reply
    4. Sherrie Bannister

      November 05, 2021 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it rocked! I made it into a one pot dish. I cooked ground turkey and added the tomato sauce and all ingredients to the pot. I added 30 oz of water and 1 lb of peene pasta and allowed to steep on a medium low temperature for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pasta was tender. It was delicious. I did add extra oregano and garlic powder. This was a hit and I will make it again. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        November 05, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        Sherrie, thank you for trying it and sharing your version! Ground turkey is a great option. Glad it was enjoyed!

        Reply
    5. Jacque.

      October 08, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so good! Never going to buy spaghetti sauce again. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 12, 2021 at 3:46 pm

        I whole heartedly agree. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    6. Karissa

      September 21, 2021 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      New family favorite! Especially for my picky 9 year old who doesn’t like chunky sauces.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 21, 2021 at 4:50 pm

        Oh yes, that’s a win for her then! Glad everyone can enjoy it. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    7. Wendy Silvey

      September 20, 2021 at 6:10 am

      5 stars
      this was a huge hit with my family using ingredients I already had in the house! Mixed in some meatballs and was perfect! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm

        Always a win when you can use what you have on hand! Glad the meatballs were the perfect finish! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    8. Sarah Wrider

      September 19, 2021 at 1:45 am

      5 stars
      New family favorite!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 20, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        Wonderful! So glad you gave it a try!

        Reply
    9. Laura

      July 15, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Simple easy and tasty!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        July 20, 2021 at 2:33 am

        I can’t disagree with that review! Thank you for trying it out and commenting.

        Reply
    10. Adam

      June 14, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      Have you ever tried making a 3x or 4x batch in a crockpot? Any ideas on times/settings?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        June 15, 2021 at 5:01 pm

        Great question! This would be easy to put together in a crockpot. You could cook it low and slow as long as you’d like! I like to let things simmer for a couple hours. The longer you let the sauce cook, the more flavorful it’ll be so it wouldn’t be wrong to let it cook longer.

        Reply
    11. Mike

      May 14, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      I’ll be making this soon with a large can of San Marzano tomatoes (on sale at Costco lately). That’s why I sought-out this recipe. I’ve made a lot of pasta sauces over the years, from marinara to Arrabiata and Bolognese, but I’ve never made one with only tomato sauce. And this recipe looks very promising.
      Do yourselves a favor and try San Marzano tomato sauce with this. And hold off on the sugar. You probably won’t need it.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 18, 2021 at 3:44 am

        Thank you for the tip! This is a great recipe to get started with and then add as you like!

        Reply
    12. Barb Martin

      May 14, 2021 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      Amazing, was absolutely delish,,,,the only way I’m having spaghetti sauce, store bought NO WAY HOSIE,,,,,thanx for the recipe,,xx

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 18, 2021 at 3:44 am

        Love that we’ve converted you. Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply
    13. Fauziah

      March 14, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing the recipe. I have chicken on hand so I’m going to remove the flesh from the chicken legs and slice them up to add to the sauce. I intend to grind black garlic and add to the sauce too.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        March 16, 2021 at 7:11 pm

        Great ideas! I hope you love it. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    14. Erika

      February 25, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      I swear that this is the best spaghetti sauce recipe I ever made. The only thing different I did was add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        March 03, 2021 at 8:30 pm

        Perfect! Glad you tweaked it for you and I agree, it’s amazing and delicious. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      • Rebecca

        May 08, 2021 at 3:45 am

        5 stars
        So simple. So good!

        Reply
    15. Kathy D.

      January 27, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and very tasty! Will make it again.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 28, 2021 at 9:56 pm

        So glad you tried it and liked it!

        Reply
    16. Nicole Groleau

      January 14, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Kid approved. Delicious!! No leftovers. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 21, 2021 at 4:41 am

        Those are the best reviews! So glad you got that win with your kids.

        Reply
    17. Alicia

      October 28, 2020 at 2:01 am

      I’m going to make this, can it be any tomato sauce or low sodium?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 29, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        It can be any tomato sauce and low sodium would work too. Thanks for asking!

        Reply
    18. Helena

      October 04, 2020 at 11:39 am

      I tripled this recipe as I want to freeze some to have on hand. It’s my opinion that the amount of black pepper needs to be cut in half! I added balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to try to cut it. I ending up having to strain it to get it out! It’s delicious now, but it was just all black pepper before! Super easy and delicious. I will make it again, with half of the black pepper!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 06, 2020 at 8:32 pm

        Freezing it is a great way to do all the work up front and then enjoy it later. It’s such a great recipe to have on regular rotation. I’m glad you found what works for you on the pepper – love that cooking is all about tweaking it to your favorite taste!

        Reply
      • Julie

        July 30, 2021 at 8:11 pm

        Could you make a very large batch of this and can it using the water bath method?

        Reply
    19. Paula

      September 10, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this! So easy and always have what’s needed on hand… delish!

      Reply
    20. Heather Eberle

      September 09, 2020 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is also great on spaghetti squash!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 10, 2020 at 3:23 am

        Yes! It is delicious way to enjoy squash. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
      • Connie

        August 03, 2021 at 5:59 pm

        Hi can I can this sauce in a water bath canner? I would be using quart jars. How long? Should I use citric acid in my jars? Thanks

        Reply
        • Megan Porta

          August 04, 2021 at 4:00 am

          That’s a great question! I know you can can sauce but I don’t do it myself so I don’t have any tips. Sorry!

          Reply
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