Description
A healthy homemade spaghetti sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, herbs, and vegetables. It’s rich, flavorful, and free of added sugars or preservatives, making it perfect for pasta, lasagna, or as a base for Italian-inspired dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, finely grated or diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
For a meaty version, add ground turkey, chicken, beef, or sausage.Enhance with extra vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.For a creamy variation, stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk.Deglaze with red wine before adding tomatoes for extra depth.Sauce can be stored in the fridge for 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
