Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with this *Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce*—a rich, hearty recipe that strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors. This homemade tomato-based sauce features a blend of finely diced onion, grated carrot, and celery for a natural depth of flavor, while garlic, oregano, and basil bring an aromatic, Italian-inspired touch. Simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes and a hint of sugar, this sauce achieves a velvety texture and perfectly harmonized taste. Ready in under an hour, it’s the ideal accompaniment to any pasta type and easily adaptable with fresh parsley for a fragrant garnish. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or simply upgrading your weeknight meals, this is a pasta sauce recipe you'll make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely grated
• 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, grated carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover partially with a lid.

Step 6

Cook the sauce for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or herbs if needed.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot over your favorite cooked pasta and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1197.9 grams (1197.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	745

Total Fat 44.50g	57%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3496mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 84.60g	31%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 48.50g
Protein 15.30g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287mg	22%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2721mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 42.3%