Spaghetti Sauce Using Tomato Sauce
Turn two cans of plain tomato sauce and a handful of pantry seasonings into a simple homemade spaghetti sauce in 20 minutes. No chopping, tomato paste or fresh ingredients required!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- 30 oz plain tomato sauce
- 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 sauce, sugar, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to a medium saucepan. Stir until combined.
- Bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce begins to boil, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and serve. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Spoon over cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
- For a meat sauce: Brown 1 pound of ground beef, ground turkey or Italian sausage in a large skillet. Drain the grease, add the sauce ingredients and simmer as directed.
- For a chunkier sauce: Add diced, crushed or chopped fresh tomatoes. Simmer slightly longer if needed.
- For additional flavor: Add red pepper flakes, sautéed onion, minced garlic or dried basil with the seasonings. Fresh basil and grated Parmesan can be stirred in shortly before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness: The sugar balances the acidity of the tomato sauce. Reduce or omit it if preferred, or add more 1 teaspoon at a time after tasting.
- Storage: Refrigerate cooled sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.This recipe makes a smooth, simply seasoned spaghetti sauce. For a thicker or chunkier sauce, add tomato paste, diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes and simmer a little longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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