Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Transform your pasta night with this Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. Made with simple pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant garlic, this sauce is elevated with the perfect blend of dried oregano, basil, and a touch of sugar to balance the acidity. With just 10 minutes of prep and a slow simmer that draws out deep, rich flavors, this sauce is irresistibly comforting and versatile. Serve it over your favorite pasta, spoon it onto pizza, or use it as a base for hearty casseroles. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness that takes this homemade classic to the next level. Ready in under 45 minutes, this is your ultimate go-to pasta sauce recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 6

Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving over pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	879.2 grams (879.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	503

Total Fat 30.00g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2199mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 58.10g	21%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 33.90g
Protein 12.60g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 204mg	16%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 2127mg	45%

*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: 48.8%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 42.0%