Description
Ready in under 35 minutes, this Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce is a rich, flavorful, and versatile tomato-based sauce perfect for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or weekly meal prep. Made from pantry staples like canned tomatoes, onion, and garlic, it clings beautifully to your favorite pasta and freezes like a dream. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or a comforting classic, this easy recipe is a must-try in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 5 fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine.
5. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and herbs.
6. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add sugar if needed.
8. Blend the sauce if a smoother texture is desired.
9. Serve hot over pasta or store for later use.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, blend it with an immersion blender before serving.
To reduce acidity, use a pinch of sugar or a splash of cream.
Reserve some pasta water to help the sauce cling better when mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy pasta sauce, homemade pasta sauce, dinner ideas, quick pasta, healthy sauce