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Quick and easy recipe for homemade pasta sauce, perfect for spaghetti and lasagna. So delicious with meat or meatless too!

Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

Homemade Pasta Sauce for spaghetti, lasagna, and other favorite pasta dishes. Simple ingredients and delicious flavor, good with meat or go meatless!
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Course: Sauces & Dressings
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 14
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

  • 2 28- ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 3 to 5 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Mince 3 to 5 garlic cloves.
  • Also mince 1/2 of a large onion.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, and minced onion to a deeper skillet. We use our favorite 10 1/4-inch iron skillet.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer.
  • Add Italian Seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, and brown sugar to the mixture. Stir well.
  • Cover and allow to simmer for 10-20 minutes.
  • Taste test along the way. 
  • At this point, you can add cooked meat if you want. Or you can keep it meatless. 
  • Add to your favorite pasta. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 363mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
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