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The Perfect Pasta Sauce Recipe

This easy and delicious pasta sauce recipe will bring your Sunday family dinners to life!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: homemade pasta, homemade pasta sauce, homemade sauce, pasta sauce, pizza sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Ingredients

  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 cans Diced Tomatoes 14.5 ounce cans
  • 3 cans Tomato Sauce 14.5 ounce cans
  • 2 TBSP Basil fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and then the onion. Continue to sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the fresh basil to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Allow the pasta sauce to continue to simmer for at least an hour.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until it is smooth.
  • Add the fresh basil and allow the sauce to cook for another 15-30 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta or use as a pizza sauce.