How To Make Spaghetti Sauce From Tomato Paste
Turn one can of tomato paste into a rich, savory spaghetti sauce using simple pantry ingredients. This easy homemade sauce is ready in about 25 minutes and makes enough for 8 ounces of pasta.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 49kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz tomato paste 1 can
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients. Add the tomato paste, water, sugar, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to a medium saucepan. Whisk or stir until the tomato paste is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Simmer the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken slightly and deepen in color as it cooks.
- Taste and serve. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. If the sauce is thicker than you prefer, stir in a splash of water. Spoon over al dente pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in additional water a few tablespoons at a time.
- For a meat sauce, brown 1 pound of ground beef, Italian sausage or ground turkey and drain off any excess grease. Add the sauce ingredients directly to the skillet and cook as directed.
- Refrigerate leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooled sauce in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.Whisk the tomato paste and water together thoroughly before bringing the sauce to a boil. This creates a smooth consistency and prevents small lumps of tomato paste from remaining in the finished sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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